Karen's Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Name: Karen's Corned Beef and Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs corned beef brisket, with spice package; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 whole black peppercorns; 5 medium potatoes; 2 cups carrots, chunked; 1 large onion; 1 large head of cabbage, cut into small wedges; ¾ cup sour cream; ¼ cup grated horseradish (to taste); 12 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1
Rinse the corn beef brisket, reserve the spice package.
2
Trim as much fat from brisket as you can without cutting out the meat.
3
Put meat in LARGE kettle.
4
Add 1 can of beer.
5
Cover with water.
6
Add spice package, 3+ cloves of minced garlic and 12+ peppercorns.
7
Cover and bring to boil.
8
Lower to simmer.
9
Allow 50 minutes per pound of meat.
10
About a half hour before meat should be done, add potatoes and carrots.
11
15 minutes later add onion and small wedged head of cabbage.
12
Remove meat and let rest for 10 minutes.
13
Make Horseradish sauce to serve with meat.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs corned beef brisket, with spice package, 1 (12 ounce) can beer, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 12 whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Karen's Corned Beef and Cabbage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Karen's Corned Beef and Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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