Corned Beef Brisket Cabbage Potatoes (Printable)

Hearty corned beef brisket simmered with tender cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices for a comforting dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 (3–4 lb) corned beef brisket with spice packet

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into 6–8 wedges
03 - 2 lbs small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
04 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
05 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
06 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled

→ Liquids

07 - 8 cups cold water
08 - 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - Spice packet from corned beef
10 - 2 bay leaves
11 - 8 black peppercorns
12 - 4 whole allspice berries (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. Place in a large stockpot.
02 - Add water, beef broth, spice packet, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice berries (if using), onions, and garlic to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, skimming any foam from the surface.
04 - Add potatoes and carrots to the pot. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
05 - Add cabbage wedges. Simmer, covered, for an additional 15–20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove the brisket from the pot and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.
07 - Arrange sliced brisket and vegetables on a platter. Ladle some cooking broth over the top for extra flavor. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The house smells incredible for hours while this simmers away
  • Its a complete meal in one pot with almost zero effort
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Slicing against the grain is absolutely essential for tender meat, otherwise it becomes chewy and tough
  • The vegetables will continue cooking after you remove them from the liquid, so take them out when they're slightly firmer than you want
03 -
  • Bring the meat to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • If the liquid reduces too much, just add more water or broth

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