Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (2024)

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (1)

Becky Robson

Rating: 5 stars

03/14/2021

I’ve tried a ton on online recipes and this one is one of the best. I followed the recipe but made a change on the cabbage. I added dill seed and celery seed. I can’t wait to have my Irish friends over to try this. It’s amazing

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (2)

LMWGREENE

Rating: 5 stars

03/16/2015

BEST CORNED BEEF RECIPE!!! Inexpensive corned beef turns out to be tender and melt in your mouth! Now we have it several times a year!! Thank you Cooking LIte and My Recipes!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (3)

milt1750

Rating: 5 stars

03/14/2015

The best thing about this recipe is the horseradish and bread crumb topping! I use Italian Seasoned bread crumb and it is fantastic! This will be our 10th year making this and it is a hit each year!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (4)

kittiewan

Rating: 5 stars

03/29/2014

I've been making this recipe for St. Patrick's Day ever since my sister-in-law made it for us in 2003. Each component has its own special flavor -- the mustard and horseradish crust on the corned beef, the lemon in the boiled potatoes, and the caraway in the cabbage. I don't change a thing.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (5)

skfasnacht

Rating: 5 stars

03/16/2014

I use this recipe every year to make corned beef for St. Patrick's Day. It is a good, solid recipe. The breadcrumb topping is okay, but not necessary. I always save the cooking broth at the end (after staining) and freeze it to use as my stock when making split pea soup - it really pumps up the flavor of the soup.

Rating: 3 stars

08/18/2013

The corned beef was very good but I don't think the breadcrumb horseradish topping did any thing for the dish. I prefer a horseradish sauce and I use non-fat yogurt with the horseradish, and a little light mayo. I would make it again, but exclude the breadcrumb topping.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (7)

Deeace

Rating: 5 stars

03/17/2013

Every Year I make corn beef and cabbage to honor St Patty's day. I tried this recipe and another recipe for a slow cooker. My family really enjoyed this recipe. It was really gourmet, each component of the recipe had such intrigue flavors but complimented each other. This is a family keeper.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (8)

EmmaLee75

Rating: 5 stars

03/17/2013

Great recipe. I was worried about the amount of horseradish in the breadcrumbs, but it was delicious and not too spicy. Will definitely make this every year. Also it made the whole house smell wonderful while cooking.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (9)

LauraFry

Rating: 5 stars

03/16/2013

I made this last year, and it was hands down the best I'd ever made. I'm not an expert, but I had a large dinner party and everyone agreed and there wasn't a scrap leftover

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (10)

desktrip

Rating: 4 stars

03/19/2012

Cooking the veg separately is definitely the way to go. Adding lemon zest to the potatoes is an especially nice touch, really highlighting the overall flavors of the dish. I did cut back on the horseradish and was still pleased with the flavor of the crust. My DH really liked the "new texture" of broiling the meat as well. Overall, this is a great recipe, easily adaptable to your own tastes.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (11)

Lawmommynj

Rating: 5 stars

03/18/2012

I make this every year for my 15yr old son, he loves it! Best version ever for corned beef and cabbage. I will never make it any other way. You can make it in the crockpot and it will come out just as good.

Rating: 5 stars

03/18/2012

I made the FAB dinner last night for St Pat's Day. And boy did I WOW my Texas Cowboy newlywed husband! He claimed it was the Best he had EVER eaten (and I know that he has eaten alot of corned beef!)!!! It was the first time I had ever made corned beef. The only different things that I did, was use a 12oz bottle of lager then added the water to make 16 cups; and I cut the cabbage in 6-8 large wedges. But cooked it all the same that you called for and didn't vary anymore of the ingredients!. We are still talking about it today. My cowboy claimed "This recipe is a Keeper".

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (13)

BBecker7686

Rating: 2 stars

12/11/2011

I wasn't nearly as thrilled as everyone else with this recipe. First, the potatoes really lacked flavor. Cooked for twenty minutes, they were ready to be mashed. The horseradish crust for the corned beef is a nice touch. I may try it on a rib roast. Quite frankly, I thought the cabbage was the best part of this meal. A little bit too much caraway for me, but acceptable. Overall, though, I've had much better corned beef and was able to cook the dinner in one pot, as opposed to the multiple pots and steps required in this recipe. Probably not worth the effort of a repeat attempt.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (14)

Red65Rain

Rating: 5 stars

03/29/2011

Fantastic & 5 stars all the way! I'll never make this dish any other way! My husband drooled... The corned beef could be cut with your fork it was so tender. Just fabulous!!!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (15)

AuntMimi1948

Rating: 5 stars

03/25/2011

My husband said it was the best corned beef he ever had and he really enjoyed the potatoes also. I don't really care for corned beef and cabbage but this was delicious. The topping really makes the dish and I don't usually like horseradish either.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (16)

JennyO

Rating: 4 stars

03/19/2011

I've made this every year for 5 years now, it's delicious!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (17)

ChefAmandaLynn

Rating: 5 stars

03/17/2011

St Pats Day 2011. The horserasish crust and dijion mustard were excellent. I cooked the beef on low in the crock pot all day and omitted the pickling spice since we dont care for it. Even the potatoes were very good, loved the lemony taste.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (18)

sprota

Rating: 5 stars

03/21/2010

The Best Corned Beef recipe I have ever tried. I usually just make Corned Beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's day as a tradition b/c my family doesn't really like it but this time was different - everyone LOVED it!!!!!!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (19)

erin7382

Rating: 3 stars

03/18/2010

I enjoyed this recipe but was left with the feeling like a better corned beef dinner is out there. The potato portion is pointless. I hate boiling potatoes (when roasting is so much tastier w/ better texture) except when mashing. These potatoes were bland though i added salt and dill (instead of parsley which i feel is recently extremely overrated.) I love corned beef, cabbage, dijon, and horseradish. Adding the dijon and horseradish seemed like overkill. Too many cooks in the kitchen, the cooks being strong flavors. I added extra pickling spice to the corned beef and left out the caraway seeds in the cabbage. Great recipe for both, with small variations. Very easy. In summary, these the combination of the cabbage and corned beef is a classic bc the flavors are strong with little added flavor being necessary. Keep it classic.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (20)

principalcookin

Rating: 5 stars

02/20/2010

The BEST Corn Beef recipe I have ever used. the crust makes this extra special. I also cooked some carrots for a few minutes in the broth and then mixed them with the potatoes for a final finish. Make the Boston Brown Bread and you will have a perfect Irish Dinner!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (21)

MelanieEliz

Rating: 5 stars

03/22/2009

My husband made this dinner (to the recipe with no revisions) for me last week. It was absolutely outstanding and delicious. The horseradish crust really set off the flavors. We usually make our own corned beef, but even with store bought it was a favorite meal. Also loved the lemon flavor to the potatoes, and the cabbage was wonderful.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (22)

MinnesotaMom

Rating: 4 stars

03/18/2009

I made this last night for St. Patrick's Day 2009 for my family of five (three daughters, 9, 6, and 4) and my husband. My husband, myself and my 4 year old really liked the corned beef. The actual cooking of the beef was really easy once the cooking liquid was prepared. I followed the recipe as it is written since this was the first time I used it. Contrary to other reviewers, I didn't think the Horseradish Crust was all that great. In fact, when I make it again, I'll leave it off and just serve prepared horseradish on the side, as I prefer more of a kick than the crust provided. Also, my children balked at the crust, but overall liked the meat. Everyone liked the potatoes, though they seemed a bit dry, so I added about a tablespoon more butter in the end. The cabbage was very nice and light. Overall a very good recipe.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (23)

tfoodie

Rating: 5 stars

03/17/2009

I have to agree with the other reviewers: The horseradish crust makes this dish. I seriously had my doubts, but everyone loved it. It was not at all overpowering. The only thing I did differently was to cook it in the crockpot for 10 hours instead of on the stovetop. Delish!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (24)

golddome

Rating: 5 stars

03/16/2009

We made this for St. Pat's Day 2009 - it was excellent! The topping is a real hit. I also added 2 cans of Guiness to the water and boiled the potatoes and vegetables in the same pot. Next time I plan to cut the cabbage in bigger pieces (personal choice) I will make this again. It's great with brown bread!

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to the best corned beef? ›

Simmering corned beef on the stovetop is a tried-and-true method that results in very tender beef. One of the keys to simmering corned beef correctly is the amount of water in the pot. When there's not ample liquid to cover the meat, your dreams of tender corned beef may be replaced by a tough, chewy result.

What is the best method for cooking corned beef? ›

The most common method for cooking corned beef and cabbage is boiling. Put the meat in a large pot, cover it with water or beef broth, add a seasoning packet and boil before lowering the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and cooked to your liking.

What are the ingredients in corned beef and cabbage? ›

ingredients
  • 1 (2 -6 lb) corned beef brisket.
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn.
  • 2 dried bay leaves.
  • 1 -3 head fresh cabbage.
  • 1 -12 medium red potatoes.
  • 1 (1 lb) bag fresh carrot.
  • fresh parsley (Dried won't do at all)
  • real butter (margarine won't do at all. Besides, we now know that butter is better for us than any of the margari)

Is it better to boil or bake corned beef? ›

Should You Boil or Bake Corned Beef? Really, it's up to you. Both methods create a juicy, tender corned beef when done properly. Traditional recipes, like our corned beef and cabbage or glazed corned beef, call for simmering corned beef in spiced water for about three hours.

Does corned beef get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender. Corned beef may still be pink in color after cooking. This does not mean it is not done. Nitrite is used in the curing process.

What gives corned beef its unique flavor? ›

The flavor profile often includes bay leaf, black peppercorn, mustard seed, dried red pepper and coriander. If that blend sounds familiar, it's because it's same list of spices that are packaged as pickling spice. Not surprising, since corned beef and pickles are commonly made in the same place: a deli.

What not to do when cooking corned beef? ›

Not rinsing the meat before cooking.

Do this instead: Whether you bought a ready-to-cook corned beef or you cured your own, rinse the meat several times under cool water to remove any excess salt. But don't think this means you're rinsing away all the flavor; by this point, the meat is fully infused with it.

Should you use the juice in the corned beef package? ›

To make the corned beef, open the sealed package right over the slow cooker, because you want to include the brine in the cooking liquid. Don't discard the brine.

Should you rinse off corned beef before cooking? ›

Always Rinse Corned Beef Before Cooking It

Regardless of whether you cure the meat yourself or buy a ready-to-cook corned beef, chances are there's excess salt lingering on the surface and tucked into folds on the outer part of the meat.

Why do you put cabbage in corned beef? ›

So when they found salted beef brisket was cheap in the States, they were quick to replace their traditional “Irish bacon.” Nutrient-dense cabbage was also readily available and affordable, and a dish combining the two became a staple for working classes across the country.

What goes with corned beef and cabbage? ›

27 Sides and Sauces to Elevate Your Corned Beef Meal
  • Sauteed Cabbage. Instead of boiling your cabbage, saute it with some olive oil, garlic and onions. ...
  • Roasted Turnips. ...
  • Roasted Potatoes. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Tater Tots. ...
  • French Fries. ...
  • Sauerkraut. ...
  • Brussels Sprouts.
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How healthy is corned beef and cabbage? ›

Corned beef and cabbage is a good source of the mineral iron. The high level of vitamin C in corned beef and cabbage helps your body absorb more of the iron from the food as well. Iron helps make up red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body.

How many hours does it take to boil a corned beef? ›

For a two to three-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For a three to five-pound corned beef brisket, cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. STOVE: Place brisket fat-side up in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer, allowing about 1 hour per pound.

How do you cook corned beef so it's tender? ›

Because corned beef comes from brisket, a tough cut of meat. You need its connective tissue to break down so you can have tender results. Some like to braise their corned beef in an all-water liquid, with various spices and salt; others add beer to the mix to further tenderize the meat.

Should you cover corned beef when baking? ›

Sprinkle seasoning packet over beef, then pour in water until potatoes are almost covered. Cover with a lid or heavy aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven until corned beef is so tender it can be flaked apart with a fork, about 5 to 6 hours.

Why does my corned beef always come out tough? ›

High heat is not a friend to brisket. When cooked at a boil for too long, corned beef is likely to turn out tough and chewy, rather than soft and tender. Do this instead: Regardless of the cooking method, corned beef is best cooked over low heat.

What makes corned beef taste like corned beef? ›

Corned beef is typically made from beef brisket – a relatively inexpensive cut of beef – cured in salt brine, with some pickling spices: bay leaf, peppercorns, mustard seed, juniper berries, coriander seeds, and whole cloves. Corned beef gets its characteristic sweet and tart taste from the brine.

What is the tastiest corned beef? ›

If you're looking for a more tender and juicy meat, the best cut of corned is point cut. It has more marbling and fat which is the reason why it's more flavorful, soft, and juicy than flat cut. Both cuts are tough cuts of meat though, so they require low heat and slow-cooking methods.

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