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Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage features slow-simmered brisket cooked with stout beer, garlic, and spices until tender, then served with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage cooked in the flavorful broth.
This hearty one-pot meal serves eight and delivers comforting, classic flavor perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 605
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-pound corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
  • 1 cup stout beer such as Guinness
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 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 Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Tongs
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Place the corned beef brisket into a large Dutch oven along with the seasoning packet. Pour in the stout beer and add enough water to just cover the beef. Add cinnamon sticks, garlic, bay leaves, and dried chili if using.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook gently until the beef becomes tender, about 4 to 5½ hours.
  3. Transfer the cooked beef to a cutting board and allow it to rest while preparing the vegetables.
  4. Add the potatoes and carrots to the simmering cooking liquid and cook for about 20 minutes. Then add the cabbage wedges and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
  5. Slice the corned beef against the grain and serve alongside the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Spoon some of the cooking broth over the meat and vegetables and serve with mustard if desired.

Notes

Corned Beef and Cabbage is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort meal. Tender brisket, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth come together in a satisfying one-pot dish that’s simple, traditional, and deeply flavorful.