Bright carrots, potatoes and cabbage speckle an ivory oval platter, surrounding a juicy, glossy and deep brown corned beef roast. Smoky steam wafts up from the warm dish, carrying smells of spices and perfectly cooked beef. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of fresh green, tying it visually to St. Patrick's Day.

Stellar St. Patrick's Corned Beef and Cabbage

Name: Stellar St. Patrick's Corned Beef and Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: Corned beef brisket with spice packet, 5 pounds none; Bay leaves, 3 whole none; Garlic cloves, 4 minced; Bottle of stout beer, 1 bottle preferably Irish; Water, enough to cover the brisket none; Red potatoes, 8 medium halved; Carrots, 4 peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces; Large head of cabbage, 1 large head cut into small wedges; Fresh parsley, handful chopped for garnish; Salt and pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 150 minutes

Style Irish

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: March 17, 2024

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the traditional Irish way by cooking up a delicious and photogenic rendition of the classic 'Corned Beef and Cabbage'. This dish features tender, slow-cooked corned beef, seasoned with a mixed spice blend, paired with earthy cabbage and vibrant root vegetables for a warming and hearty meal.

Ingredients (for 8)

Corned beef brisket with spice packet - 5 pounds - none
Bay leaves - 3 whole - none
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
Bottle of stout beer - 1 bottle - preferably Irish
Water - enough to cover the brisket - none
Red potatoes - 8 medium - halved
Carrots - 4 - peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces
Large head of cabbage - 1 large head - cut into small wedges
Fresh parsley - handful - chopped for garnish
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥩🌿🍲

Place the corned beef, spice packet, bay leaves, and minced garlic into a large pot.
Step 2 - 🍺💦🍲

Pour the stout beer and enough water to cover the brisket into the pot with the meat.
Step 3 - 🔥⏲️🍲

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 2 hours.
Step 4 - 🥕🥔🍲

After 2 hours, add the halved red potatoes and sliced carrots, and cook for another 15 minutes.
Step 5 - 🥬🕑🍲

Next, add the cabbage wedges and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
Step 6 - ⏲️🔪🥩

Remove the meat and allow it to rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Step 7 - 🥘🌿🧂

Serve the sliced meat on a platter with the cooked vegetables, a sprinkle of fresh parsley and seasoning to taste.

Additional

Did you know? The tradition of corned beef and cabbage started with Irish immigrants in America, who adopted corned beef from their Jewish neighbors as a tasty and affordable substitute for traditional Irish bacon.