Corned Beef and Cabbage for 2
Treat yourself and a loved one to a comforting classic with this Corned Beef and Cabbage for Two recipe, perfectly portioned for an intimate meal. This tender corned beef brisket is slowly simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns, creating the ideal foundation for hearty red potatoes, sweet carrots, and savory cabbage wedges. In just over two hours, you’ll have a flavorful feast that’s both simple to prepare and irresistibly satisfying. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration, this dish can be elevated with a touch of melted butter and a sprinkle of salt for serving. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this easy stovetop recipe is sure to become a go-to for special occasions or a delightful weeknight treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound corned beef brisket
- 6 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 black peppercorns
- 4 small red potatoes, halved
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 0.5 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for serving)
- salt (to taste, optional)
Instructions
Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat it dry with paper towels.
In a medium-sized pot, add the brisket, water, garlic cloves, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours or until the corned beef is tender when pierced with a fork.
After 1.5 hours, add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cover and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
Add the cabbage wedges to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
Carefully remove the corned beef from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin slices.
Serve the corned beef alongside the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Optionally, drizzle the vegetables with melted butter and add salt to taste.
Enjoy your warm, comforting Corned Beef and Cabbage meal for two!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 475 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 4702 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 128.6 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3204 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
