Name: Cozy Corned Beef and Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat or point cut, with spice packet); 2 tablespoons oil (for searing); 1 & 1/2 cups beef broth; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 6 cloves garlic (smashed and left whole); 1 large onion (sliced into wedges); 15-20 whole peppercorns (or fresh cracked pepper to taste); 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 2 bay leaves; 2 pounds carrots (peeled and quartered); 1/2 cup butter (1 stick); 1 large head green cabbage (sliced into wedges); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 batch Roasted Red Potatoes (2 pounds red potatoes needed); 1 batch Horseradish Sauce (for serving); Parsley and/or chives (to garnish)

Description

A heartwarming tradition, this Cozy Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe combines tender brisket, fresh vegetables, and a savory blend of spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat or point cut, with spice packet)
2 tablespoons oil (for searing)
1 & 1/2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
6 cloves garlic (smashed and left whole)
1 large onion (sliced into wedges)
15–20 whole peppercorns (or fresh cracked pepper to taste)
8–10 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
2 bay leaves
2 pounds carrots (peeled and quartered)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 large head green cabbage (sliced into wedges)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 batch Roasted Red Potatoes (2 pounds red potatoes needed)
1 batch Horseradish Sauce (for serving)
Parsley and/or chives (to garnish)

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Instructions

Start by heating a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for at least 2 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the hot skillet; it should shimmer instantly.
Carefully add the drained corned beef, searing for 2-4 minutes on one side until it’s golden brown.
Flip it over using tongs and sear for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Transfer the seared corned beef to your crock pot with the fat side facing up.
In a glass measuring cup, mix together 1 and 1/2 cups of beef broth with 3 tablespoons of whole grain mustard.
Add this tasty mixture to the skillet you just used to sear the beef, turning the heat to medium-high.
Let it bubble as you scrape up the delicious browned bits.
Once combined, pour this liquid over the corned beef in the crock pot.
Smash 6 cloves of garlic using the side of your knife, peel them, and add them to the crock pot.
Slice your onion into wedges and toss those in too.
Add about 15-20 whole peppercorns, sprinkle 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme, and drop in 2 bay leaves.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for about 6-7 hours.
Prepare your carrots by peeling them and slicing each carrot into thirds.
After the initial cooking time, place the carrots on top of the beef, cover again, and cook for another 1-2 hours.
Slice the cabbage in half and remove the stem, then cut it into large wedges.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat and add the cabbage.
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and sauté, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
Add the cabbage on top of the carrots in the crock pot and continue cooking on low for another 30-60 minutes.
To serve, arrange everything on a large platter and garnish with chopped parsley and chives.

Notes

For a healthy twist, consider using turkey or chicken instead of beef. This dish is ideal for meal prep and can be customized with vegetables to your liking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 420 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 110mg