This basic corned beef dinner recipe is an all-in-one boiled dinner made with a variety of spices and vegetables along with corned beef brisket, but feel free to add turnips or cut-up rutabagas to the pot along with the carrots and potatoes. The corned beef is cooked with whole spices in a bouquet garni bag or cheesecloth bag. In a pinch, if you don't have cheesecloth, use a tea ball or tea infuser, or tie them in a sturdy coffee filter. The mustard sauce is optional, but definitely adds a nice layer of flavor to what is otherwise a basic dish.
The recipe makes about six servings, but it can easily be scaled up for more. It is always a good idea to cook more considering the great leftover possibilities like corned beef hash, sandwiches, and casseroles.
Ingredients
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8 allspice berries
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1 teaspoon black peppercorns
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2 large bay leaves, crumbled
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2 sprigs fresh thyme, or about 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 (4-pound) corned beef brisket
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3 cups beef broth
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1 medium onion, cut into 6 to 8 wedges
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 1/2 to 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, or red-skinned potatoes, washed and quartered
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4 large carrots, halved and cut into 3-inch lengths
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1 small head cabbage, cored and cut into 6 to 8 wedges
For the Optional Mustard Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups reserved liquid from corned beef
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons grainy mustard, or to taste
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2 to 3 teaspoons horseradish
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Fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Combine the whole allspice berries, peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme in a cheesecloth bag.
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Tie the bag tightly with butcher's twine.
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Put the corned beef in a 6- to 8-quart saucepan or Dutch oven.
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Add beef broth, the seasoning bag, the onion, the garlic, and enough water until the beef is just covered.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
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Remove the corned beef to a cutting board, cover with foil, and keep warm.
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Skim fat from the broth.
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Add the potatoes and carrots to the broth (remove some of the broth if there is too much liquid).
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Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add cabbage wedges and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, or until cabbage and vegetables are tender.
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Remove the vegetables to a platter and keep warm.
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Reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid if making the mustard sauce.
Optional Mustard Sauce
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
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Add flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
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Stir in 2 cups of liquid from the corned beef and the heavy cream into the flour mixture.
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Whisk in grainy mustard.
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If desired, add a few teaspoons of prepared horseradish, to taste.
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Slice the corned beef and serve with the vegetables and mustard sauce. Sprinkle parsley over the potatoes and cabbage, if desired.
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Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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1426 | Calories |
91g | Fat |
72g | Carbs |
81g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 1426 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 91g | 117% |
Saturated Fat 36g | 179% |
Cholesterol 425mg | 142% |
Sodium 4292mg | 187% |
Total Carbohydrate 72g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 81g | |
Vitamin C 105mg | 524% |
Calcium 246mg | 19% |
Iron 11mg | 63% |
Potassium 2429mg | 52% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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