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Cozy Corned Beef Cabbage and Potatoes Recipe

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A comforting and easy-to-make meal featuring tender corned beef simmered with cabbage and potatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
  • 1 medium green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • About 10 cups water (2.4 liters) to cover brisket
  • Optional: pinch of mustard seeds or splash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water for about 1 minute to remove excess brine.
  2. Place the brisket in a large stockpot or Dutch oven with the fat side up. Add the seasoning packet, bay leaves, peppercorns, and smashed garlic cloves.
  3. Pour in enough cold water to cover the brisket completely, about 10 cups.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender but still holds shape.
  5. While the brisket simmers, peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, onion, and cabbage wedges.
  6. Check brisket tenderness after 2.5 hours by poking with a fork; continue simmering if needed, checking every 15 minutes.
  7. Add potatoes, carrots, and onion around the brisket in the pot. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. Add cabbage wedges on top, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are fork-tender.
  9. Use tongs to lift the brisket onto a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin slices.
  10. Serve slices of corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, ladling some broth over or serving it on the side.

Notes

Rinsing the brisket reduces saltiness. Keep heat low and simmer gently to avoid tough meat. Add hard vegetables first, cabbage last. Let meat rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature around 190°F (88°C).

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, comfort food, easy recipe, slow simmer, family meal, cozy dinner

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