Irish Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef)
A heartwarming Irish Boiled Dinner featuring tender corned beef paired with sweet carrots, hearty potatoes, and crunchy cabbage, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 1/2-pound) corned beef brisket
- 2 large onions, sweet or yellow
- 10 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 heads of cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
- 15 small white potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water and place it in a large pot.
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover the meat by 6 inches. Add the onions.
- Bring the pot to a vigorous boil and let boil for about 30 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for 3 1/2 hours.
- Carefully add the carrots, cabbage, and potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the corned beef to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with vegetables and broth.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For more flavor, add bay leaves and whole peppercorns during simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
