Whole30 Corned Beef and Cabbage
Elevate your traditional Irish fare with this Whole30 Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe—a hearty, wholesome twist on a timeless classic made entirely free of processed sugars and grains. This slow-simmered one-pot meal features tender beef brisket infused with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, coriander, and cloves, creating a rich, flavorful broth that also cooks the accompanying vibrant carrots, creamy potatoes, and crisp green cabbage to perfection. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any comforting family dinner, this nutritious dish is both paleo-approved and Whole30-compliant, making it ideal for those following clean-eating lifestyles. With minimal prep and a low-effort cooking process, this recipe delivers big flavor while staying true to its roots—one hearty bowl at a time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
- 0.5 tablespoon Whole allspice berries
- 4 pieces Whole cloves
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 pieces Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 pound Yellow potatoes, halved
- 1 head Green cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Place the beef brisket in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add kosher salt, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaves to the pot.
Pour the beef broth and water over the brisket until completely covered.
Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer gently for about 4 hours or until the brisket is very tender.
After 3 hours of cooking, add the minced garlic, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage wedges into the pot.
Continue cooking for the remaining hour until the vegetables are tender.
Using tongs, remove the brisket from the pot and slice it against the grain.
Serve the sliced corned beef with the cooked vegetables, and drizzle with some of the cooking liquid for moisture and added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 2101 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*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.
