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Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage

By Rexanne A typical St. Patrick’s Day meal that’s good any time of the year. This recipe is easy to prepare because a typical beef brisket already comes with the seasonings. YAY for easy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 large Beef Brisket - at least 3 pounds with seasoning package included
  • 1 Head of green cabbage
  • 8 large or 12 small Red Potatoes
  • 4 Large Carrots
  • 1 Large Onion

Instructions
 

Preparation:

  • In a large pot, add beef brisket with seasoning package and enough water to completely cover the meat. Cook on medium high heat for an hour or until water is lightly boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • While the meat is cooking:
  • Peel carrots and cut in half).
  • Wash potatoes and cut large potatoes into quarters.
  • Peel and cut onion into quarters.
  • Cut cabbage into quarters.
  • Add the onion, carrots and potatoes (if you’re using small potatoes, do not cut, leave whole) – cook another 15 minutes.
  • Add the quartered cabbage pieces and cook another 15 minutes.

Notes

Serve with Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce (to dip meat) and fresh sliced French bread for a well-rounded, Irish-inspired meal.