Luck of the Irish Corned Beef Brisket
Make any day feel like Saint Paddy's Day with this Irish dish!
Preparation Time: 35 mins
Cooking Time: 3 hrs
Extra Time: 1 hr
(for extra simmering)
Yield: 8 x approx. 6 oz meat servings
Ingredients
- 4 lb Certified Angus Beef® corned beef brisket with seasoning packet (4-5 lbs) *
- 3 quarts water (48 oz)
- 2 onions, halved and stuck with 2 cloves each
- 6 carrots, peeled and halved
- 1 large head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh parsley
- 12 peppercorns, crushed
- 12 coriander seeds
- 1 1-inch cinnamon stick
Directions:
Place corned beef and seasoning packet in large heavy pot; add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
Add onions and carrots. Bring back to a boil and skim off fat. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer approximately 2 to 4 hours until beef is tender. When brisket pierces easily, it is ready.
Drain the water, place brisket on a platter and let stand about 10 minutes. Slice diagonally across the grain and serve with cabbage, carrots and onion.
Variations:
* Please carefully check ingredients of the corned beef seasoning packet to ensure it contains no dairy, if dairy-free is required.
* Other brands of corned beef may have higher calorie and fat content.
If desired, serve with boiled or baked potatoes. Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
The cooking time listed includes the minimum 2 hours simmer time (over 4 lb. brisket, allow extra time).