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Easy Corned Beef & Cabbage

Easy Corned Beef & Cabbage

Enjoy a tasty Easy Corned Beef & Cabbage dish that's perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish-American
Calories: 605
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-pound corned beef brisket
  • 1 cup stout beer
  • enough to cover beef water
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 1 whole dried ancho chili pepper or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes halved
  • 3 large carrots peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 small head green cabbage cored and cut into 2-inch wedges
  • whole grain or Dijon mustard for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Place the corned beef brisket in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Add the stout beer, cinnamon sticks, garlic, bay leaves, and ancho chili pepper (or red pepper flakes).
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 hours or until tender.
  4. Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Add the cabbage and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
  6. Serve with mustard on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 46gFat: 30g

Notes

For a touch of creativity, you can customize the recipe by adding seasonal vegetables or fresh herbs.

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