Low Carb Corned Beef and Cabbage
Embrace the comforting flavors of a classic Irish-inspired dish with this **Low Carb Corned Beef and Cabbage** recipe, perfect for those watching their carb intake without sacrificing taste. Featuring tender corned beef brisket simmered to perfection with aromatic bay leaves, garlic, and black peppercorns, this recipe pairs the savory meat with hearty wedges of cabbage, onions, carrots, and celery for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. Ready in just over three hours with minimal prep, this one-pot masterpiece is filled with wholesome ingredients and seasoned simply for a clean and nourishing finish. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or craving a warm, low-carb dinner, this easy recipe is a flavorful, family-friendly option that never fails to deliver.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket
- 8 cups water
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 whole medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1 whole medium onion, cut into wedges
- 2 whole carrots, cut into large chunks
- 3 whole celery stalks, cut into large chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold running water to remove excess salt and preserve the dish's low-carb integrity.
Place the brisket in a large stockpot and add the water, bay leaves, smashed garlic cloves, and black peppercorns.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, add the cabbage wedges, onion wedges, carrot chunks, and celery chunks to the pot.
Sprinkle the contents with salt, adjusting to taste.
Continue to simmer for another 60 minutes, or until the vegetables and brisket are tender.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the vegetables and meat from the pot.
Slice the corned beef against the grain into thin slices.
Arrange the sliced corned beef on a platter and surround it with the cooked vegetables.
Serve immediately, enjoying the flavors of this low-carb twist on a classic comfort meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.8 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1334 mg | 445% | |
| Sodium | 15062 mg | 655% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.8 g | ||
| Protein | 360.1 g | 720% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 32.5 mg | 181% | |
| Potassium | 3737 mg | 80% | |
*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.
