Description
There’s nothing quite like a long-simmering pot filling your home with warmth and comfort. This corned beef and cabbage is a hearty, soul-nourishing dish with tender brisket, sweet carrots, buttery potatoes, and cabbage soaking up every bit of savory broth. Perfect for family dinners, lazy Sundays, or whenever you need a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
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3–4 lb corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
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1 onion, quartered
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3 garlic cloves, smashed
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4 cups beef broth (or water)
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1 lb carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
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1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
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1 small green cabbage, cut into wedges (core intact)
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Optional: bay leaf, whole peppercorns, fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Pot:
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Place the brisket fat-side up in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
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Tuck onion quarters and smashed garlic around the meat.
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Sprinkle the included spice packet over the brisket.
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Pour in beef broth, just covering the meat; add water if necessary.
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Simmer Slowly:
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest heat setting for a gentle simmer.
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Cover and cook 2.5–3 hours until brisket is fork-tender. Avoid frequent peeking.
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Cook Root Veggies:
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Add carrots and potatoes to the pot.
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Simmer 20 minutes, covered, until tender but still holding shape.
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Add Cabbage:
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Nestle cabbage wedges into the pot (they may not be fully submerged).
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Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
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Rest and Slice Brisket:
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Remove brisket and let rest 10–15 minutes.
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Slice against the grain into ½-inch slices.
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Transfer vegetables to a serving platter.
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Notes
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If brisket is tough, simply simmer longer with liquid.
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Use low-sodium broth to balance the naturally salty meat.
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Slice against the grain to shorten muscle fibers for tender bites.
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One-pot cooking can be messy; soak your Dutch oven after.
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Slow cooker: Cook everything except cabbage on LOW 8–9 hrs or HIGH 4–5 hrs; add cabbage last hour.
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Instant Pot: Brisket on High Pressure 90 min (natural release), then veggies 4 min (high), cabbage 1 min.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 26 g