Irish Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef)

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Easy boiled dinner of mouthwatering, tender corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. This is my Irish great-grandmother's recipe. We serve it with soda bread and cornbread at our house.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 1/2 pound) corned beef brisket

  • 2 large onions

  • 10 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 2 heads cabbage, cored and cut into wedges

  • 15 small white (Irish) potatoes

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Rinse brisket under cold water and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover roast by 6 inches.

  3. Peel onions and place them in the pot. Bring to a boil; cook for about 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, so water is at a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 3 1/2 hours.

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  4. Remove onions and cut them into wedges. Return them to the pot. Add carrots to the pot, then place cabbage over roast. Place potatoes on top of cabbage. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more. The potatoes should be immersed in the water by now, but if not, keep the lid on so they can steam.

    Overhead of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a stock pot.

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  5. Remove vegetables from the pot and place in a separate serving bowl. Keep corned beef in the pot until ready to slice and serve because it dries out quickly.

Cook’s Note

I use leftovers to make corned beef soup by reducing the broth and dicing up the leftover beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

918 Calories
36g Fat
107g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 918
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 2248mg 98%
Total Carbohydrate 107g 39%
Dietary Fiber 24g 86%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 47g 94%
Vitamin C 239mg 265%
Calcium 261mg 20%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 3120mg 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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