Our Most-Saved Irish Recipe Is So Good, It Stops Dinner Table Conversations
It’s been saved more than 60,000 times.
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The Irish know a thing or two about how to make comfort food. Whether you need a perfect potato recipe or some savory stewed meat, there is bound to be a recipe that originated in Ireland that will exceed expectations.
If you want to celebrate the luck of the Irish or just make an easy meal on a Tuesday, we have hundreds to choose from. And if there is one recipe that will work out time and time again, it's our most-saved Irish recipe of all time. It’s simpler than most, but the flavors that come out of this recipe rival any other beef and vegetable dinner you’d find.
Our Most-Saved Irish Recipe
Corned Beef and Cabbage, a slow-cooked, meaty main with hearty vegetables, is our most-saved Irish recipe of all time. While corned beef is a bit more of an Irish-American invention than purely Irish, it resembles the pork bacon often found in Ireland.
There are a few good reasons why this recipe is better than the rest. It’s been tried again and again by the Allrecipes community. With over 1,000 5-star reviews, this recipe is clearly a keeper that belongs in your rotation—whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or not.
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Plus, this recipe is super simple, and simple foods tend to be the best. It only uses four ingredients: corned beef brisket, red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. That being said, this recipe is very adaptable. You can add more veggies, spices that fit your preferences, or sauces and condiments that will enhance the flavor.
What you end up with is beef so tender, you can cut it with a fork. The meat is juicy and extremely delicious. Plus, plenty of reviewers speak to the savory flavors that come from cooking vegetables in corned beef broth. If you need a one-pot recipe that has all the parts of a perfect meal, then this one is for you.
Related: What Is Corned Beef?
How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage
The process couldn’t be simpler. Place beef in a Dutch oven, along with your desired spices, and fill with water until the meat is covered. If you’re thinking about adding some beer for flavor, this would be the time to do it.
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Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 2 hours. While that’s cooking, chop your potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Once your beef is fork-tender, add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 10 minutes. Follow with cabbage and cook until all the vegetables are tender.
Remove the meat from the Dutch oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the vegetables and broth.
Community Praise and Tips
The Allrecipes community has no shortage of praise for this recipe. If you need a little motivation or some inspiration, see why Allrecipes members love this Irish recipe more than any other:
“Oh my gosh! Wonderful. I prepared it right by the recipe,” says reviewer John. “My family of five gobbled up a 2.7 pound corned beef brisket in no time. There wasn't much conversation at this meal, except that they were begging me to cook this again even before we were done eating. Will definitely cook again!”
“Fantastic! I have always kind of ‘winged’ it with corned beef and cabbage, with varying degrees of success,” says reviewer LSMARTIN. “I read many of the reviews and added a bottle of beer to the water to simmer the meat in. WOW! This is it! From now on, no more winging it! For spices, I used the packet seasonings, some minced garlic. Added unpeeled red potatoes, onion slices, baby carrots, and of course cabbage wedges.”
"This is exactly the way my mother made it, except we serve it in the broth," says reviewer ZanyBun7956. "Once people get a spoonful of this simple combination comfort food they want more. I see so many recipes with other ingredients added but simplicity is the key. Thank you for sharing."
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