Description
A hearty and comforting Irish dish featuring succulent corned beef, tender vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket
- 1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4–5 medium potatoes, quartered
- 4–5 carrots, cut into large chunks
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2–3 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the corned beef brisket in the bottom of the crock pot, allowing it to lay flat.
- Add the onion, followed by the potatoes and carrots, creating a colorful vegetable bed.
- Pour enough beef broth or water over the meat and vegetables to cover them warmly, like a comforting blanket.
- Sprinkle mustard seeds, salt, and pepper over everything to enhance the flavors, bringing a zesty kick to the dish.
- Cover the pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
- In the last hour of cooking, gently place the cabbage wedges on top, allowing them to steam perfectly.
- Once done, remove the meat from the pot and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the succulent slices with the vibrant vegetables for a cozy, nourishing meal.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing all ingredients the night before. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg