Best 5 Chef Johns Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and flavorful tradition of Irish cuisine with our curated collection of corned beef and cabbage recipes. Embrace the classic boiled dinner method for a comforting and authentic experience, complete with tender corned beef, succulent cabbage, and aromatic vegetables. Elevate your culinary skills with our slow cooker version, ensuring fall-off-the-bone meat and a rich, savory broth. Discover the convenience of our oven-roasted corned beef and cabbage, a hassle-free option that yields crispy and caramelized cabbage.

Widen your culinary horizons with our adventurous Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage, promising a quick and effortless meal without compromising on taste. Craving a lighter variation? Our air fryer corned beef and cabbage provide a healthier yet equally satisfying alternative. And for those seeking a delightful twist, our corned beef and cabbage soup offers a comforting and flavorful broth brimming with tender beef and vegetables.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring perfect results every time. Detailed instructions, helpful tips, and enticing images accompany each recipe to ensure a seamless and enjoyable cooking experience. Gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless charm of corned beef and cabbage.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE I



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What's more Irish than a traditional recipe for corned beef and cabbage? Serve with mustard or horseradish if desired.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Corned Beef Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet
10 small red potatoes
5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

Steps:

  • Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender.
  • Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 49.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 3377.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

FAVORITE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick's Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. -Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) with spice packet
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 bay leaves
3-1/2 pounds small potatoes (10-15), peeled
8 medium carrots, halved crosswise
1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges
HORSERADISH SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup horseradish

Steps:

  • Place brisket, contents of seasoning packet, brown sugar and bay leaves in a large Dutch oven or stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2 hours., Add potatoes and carrots; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, just until beef and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. (If pot is full, remove potatoes and carrots before adding cabbage; reheat before serving.), Add cabbage to pot; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove vegetables and corned beef; keep warm., For horseradish sauce, strain and reserve 1-1/2 cups cooking juices; skim fat from reserved juices. Discard remaining juices. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 cup reserved juices. Stir in sugar, vinegar and horseradish; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened. If desired, thin with additional juices and season to taste with additional sugar, vinegar or horseradish. , Cut beef across the grain into slices. Serve with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 1616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BAKED CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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This recipe takes time but you won't be disappointed. Give yourself a little luck o' the Irish with this Americanized version of an Irish feast. Serve with butter and Irish soda bread.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ½ pounds corned beef brisket
5 black peppercorns
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, peeled and left whole
2 bay leaves
1 pinch salt
1 small head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
6 large potatoes, quartered
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart Dutch oven, Place the beef brisket, peppercorns, garlic powder, onion, bay leaves and salt. Fill pan with water to cover everything plus one inch. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any residue that floats to the top. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until meat can be pulled apart with a fork.
  • Once the meat is done, add the cabbage, potatoes and carrots, pressing them down into the liquid. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Skim off any oil that comes to the surface. Stir in the butter and parsley. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Remove meat from the pot and place onto a serving dish and let rest for 15 minutes. Also remove vegetables to a bowl and keep warm. Slice meat on the diagonal against the grain. Serve meat on a platter and spoon juices over meat and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1347.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is a combination of my favorite corned beef and cabbage recipe, and my favorite shepherd's pie recipe. It involves a few extra steps when compared to your traditional boiled beef dinner, but the payoff at the end is well worth the extra effort. By layering the ingredients in a casserole dish, each serving has the perfect proportions of beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.

Provided by Chef John

Time 5h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
1 medium yellow onion, thickly sliced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 quarts cold water, or as needed to cover
kosher salt to taste
2 small heads Savoy cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, thickly sliced
5 large russet potatoes, quartered
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into slices
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup milk
¾ cup grated Irish Cheddar cheese, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Put corned beef in a pot with onion and celery and sprinkle spice packet over top. Pour in cold water to cover. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Skim off and discard any foam if desired. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until tender, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Carefully remove corned beef to a bowl and let cool. Taste broth and add salt if needed.
  • Bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add cabbage to the boiling broth. Cook until cabbage just starts to soften and sweeten up, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon and remove cabbage to a bowl.
  • Add carrots to the boiling broth. Cook until carrots start to soften, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon and remove carrots to a bowl.
  • Add potatoes to the boiling broth and reduce heat to medium. Cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, slice the cooled corned beef along the fatty seam to separate into 2 pieces. Identify the direction of the meat fibers and cut across them (against the grain) to slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, trimming off and discarding any giant pieces of fat. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x15-inch casserole dish.
  • Use a slotted spoon and remove cooked potatoes to a bowl. Reserve broth. Add butter, salt, pepper, cayenne, and milk to the potatoes. Mix and mash until very smooth. Toss in 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until incorporated.
  • Pour cabbage into the prepared casserole dish and press on it until nicely compacted. Evenly distribute and press carrots over the cabbage. Place a nice, even layer of corned beef on top, overlapping a bit and distributing the nice fatty pieces evenly until fully covered. Pour in 1 cup of the reserved broth. Dollop mashed potatoes over top, then spread into a uniform layer with the back of a spatula. Switch to a fork and push potatoes to the edge of the dish. Then drag the fork sideways back and forth over the potatoes to create a texture. Repeat this texture going top to bottom over the potatoes. Sprinkle with a little more Cheddar.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until beautifully browned and piping hot, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm any remaining broth over medium-low heat.
  • Cut Shepherd's pie into squares and garnish with scallions. Serve with warmed broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 143.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 9 g

PRESSURE COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE



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Corned beef is really just brisket that's been cured in salt and spices. Historically, this was done for preservation, but the method of "corning" has remained because it transforms the meat into a bold, aromatic and salty treat. You can corn your own brisket if you have a week to spare, or you can buy one that's brined but uncooked, which is what is used here. Each one comes with a little sachet of pickling spices, usually coriander and mustard seeds, allspice and crumbled bay leaf. Make sure to fish it out of the package and save it, because those spices perfume the beef as it braises. Get a corned beef made from flat-cut brisket, if you can, as it will be easier to slice into neat, uniform slabs. (The point cut has more striations of fat and may fall apart when sliced.) Serve this satisfying one-pot meal with mustard and beer. (If you have more time, or you don't have a pressure cooker, here are slow cooker and oven versions of the recipe.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, meat, vegetables, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 3 1/2-pound ready-to-cook corned beef, preferably flat-cut
1 1/4 cups semi-dry white wine, such as Riesling
1 pound red or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
2 to 3 large carrots (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1/2 small head green or savoy cabbage (about 1 pound), core left intact, cut into 4 wedges
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons honey
Flaky sea salt, if necessary
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the corned beef from its packaging in the sink and reserve the spice packet. Rinse the beef well under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels. (If you don't rinse the brine off the meat, it will be too salty.) If there is a substantial fat cap on top of the beef, you can place the beef on a cutting board and trim most of it, if you'd like. (The fat will not completely render away during cooking.) Be sure to leave at least a thin layer of fat on top, about 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick, to keep the meat moist.
  • Put the corned beef into the pressure cooker with the fat cap facing up. Add the wine and the spices from the packet. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Open the lid. Drop the potatoes and carrots into the liquid that surrounds the beef. Lay the cabbage wedges on top. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 15 more minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually. Open the lid. Using tongs, remove the cabbage wedges, potatoes and carrots to a serving platter.
  • Heat the broiler to high. Stir together the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Using tongs, remove the corned beef from the pressure cooker and put it on a foil-lined sheet pan. Spread the honey-mustard all over the top and sides of the beef and place it under the broiler; cook until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes in spots, about 3 minutes.
  • Let the corned beef rest for 5 to 10 minutes then slice it against the grain into 1/2-inch slabs. Place the beef slices on the serving platter alongside the vegetables and drizzle everything with a little bit of the cooking liquid. Taste the vegetables, and season them with flaky sea salt, if necessary. (The beef will not need to be seasoned with salt.) Season the beef and vegetables to taste with black pepper. Serve with Dijon mustard.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 972, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 4684 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Corned Beef: Look for a brisket flat or point cut that is about 3 to 4 pounds. The flat cut is leaner, while the point cut has more fat and flavor.
  • Soak the Corned Beef: Before cooking, soak the corned beef in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. This helps to remove excess salt and tenderize the meat.
  • Use a Large Pot: You will need a large pot or Dutch oven that is big enough to hold the corned beef and all of the vegetables.
  • Add Vegetables: Traditional vegetables for corned beef and cabbage include carrots, potatoes, onions, and cabbage. You can also add other vegetables, such as turnips, parsnips, and celery.
  • Season the Water: In addition to the vegetables, you can also add spices and seasonings to the water. Common seasonings include pickling spices, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Simmer Slowly: Corned beef should be cooked over low heat for several hours. This allows the meat to become tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Corned beef and cabbage is a classic Irish dish that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any other occasion. With its tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and hearty broth, corned beef and cabbage is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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