St Patty's Day Corned Beef

Celebrate Irish heritage in classic style with "St Patty's Day Corned Beef," a hearty and flavorful feast perfect for your holiday table. This traditional recipe features tender, slow-simmered corned beef brisket infused with pickling spices, garlic, and onion, creating a rich, aromatic base. Packed with colorful vegetables like carrots, red potatoes, and vibrant wedges of cabbage, this dish is as visually appealing as it is satisfying. The recipe is simple to prepare, requiring minimal hands-on effort for a melt-in-your-mouth result. It's a one-pot wonder ideal for serving a crowd, and the optional garnish of melted butter and fresh parsley takes it to the next level. Whether you're hosting a St. Patrick's Day gathering or craving an Irish comfort food classic, this dish will transport you straight to the Emerald Isle in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds corned beef brisket
• 2 tablespoons pickling spice (often included with corned beef)
• 10 cups water
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 4 small to medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 small red potatoes, halved if large
• 1 head green cabbage, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and place it in a large Dutch oven or stockpot.

Step 2

Add the pickling spice, water, onion, and garlic to the pot. Ensure the brisket is fully submerged. If needed, add more water to cover.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 3 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

After 3 hours, add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cabbage wedges to the pot and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but not falling apart.

Step 6

Carefully remove the brisket from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin slices.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving platter. Optionally, drizzle melted butter over the veggies for added flavor.

Step 8

Place the sliced corned beef on the platter alongside the vegetables, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6055.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4422.8

Total Fat 221.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1396.9mg	0%
Sodium 12408.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.3g	0%
Total Sugars 83.9g
Protein 375.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 804.1mg	0%
Iron 40.1mg	0%
Potassium 7012.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 23.5%