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Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes

A classic Irish-American dish featuring tender corned beef, savory cabbage, and hearty potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1 medium head of cabbage cut into wedges
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

Method
 

Cooking the Corned Beef
  1. Place the corned beef brisket in a large pot and cover with water. Add the spice packet, peppercorns, bay leaves, and mustard seeds.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Adding Vegetables
  1. After 2 hours, add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Then, add the cabbage wedges and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
  2. Serve the sliced corned beef with the cabbage and potatoes on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can serve with mustard or horseradish on the side.

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