Irish Boiled Dinner Recipe

Name: Irish Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb.) beef brisket; 2 (12 oz.) cans light beer; 1 large onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. salt; 8 peppercorns; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 2 1/2 c. water; 6 medium beets and leaves; 1 medium head green cabbage; 1 lb. carrots; 2 lb. red potatoes; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; horseradish

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb.) beef brisket
2 (12 oz.) cans light beer
1 large onion
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
8 peppercorns
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 1/2 c. water
6 medium beets and leaves
1 medium head green cabbage
1 lb. carrots
2 lb. red potatoes
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
horseradish

1
Trim fat from beef brisket.
2
Place in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Add beer, onion (sliced thin), bay leaf, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, salt and water.
3
Heat until boiling.
4
Cover closely and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
5
Cook beets separately (tops optional). Place cooked brisket on a large platter to cool.
6
Add cabbage, carrots and potatoes to the stock and bring to boil; simmer until done (about 30 minutes covered).
7
Cut brisket thin.
8
Serve slices of brisket with the vegetables from broth.
9
Pass the horseradish and use beets as a side dish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb.) beef brisket, 2 (12 oz.) cans light beer, 1 large onion, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Irish Boiled Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Irish Boiled Dinner

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