Corned Beef and Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat or point cut), with spice packet
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2 tablespoons oil for searing
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1 & 1/2 cups beef broth
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3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
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6 cloves garlic, smashed and left whole
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1 large onion, sliced into wedges
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15-20 whole peppercorns or fresh cracked pepper to taste
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8-10 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered (8-10 carrots)
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
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1 large head green cabbage, sliced into wedges
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 pounds red potatoes for Roasted Red Potatoes
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Horseradish Sauce for serving
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Parsley and/or chives for garnish
# Instructions:
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In a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Sear corned beef for 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
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Combine 1.5 cups beef broth and 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard in a glass measuring cup. Add mixture to the skillet over medium-high heat and deglaze by scraping browned bits. Pour over corned beef in the crock pot.
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Add smashed garlic, onion wedges, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, and the spice packet to the crock pot.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours.
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Peel and slice carrots into thirds. Add carrots on top of the beef and cover. Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 hours.
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Slice cabbage into wedges, removing the core. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add cabbage and sauté with 1 teaspoon kosher salt for 10 minutes until slightly wilted. Add cabbage to the crock pot and cook an additional 30-60 minutes.
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Roast potatoes separately in the oven according to your favorite recipe. Alternately, add raw potatoes to the crock pot with the carrots and cook for 2-3 hours.
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Arrange corned beef, drained cabbage, carrots, and roasted potatoes on a serving platter. Slice corned beef against the grain after resting for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and/or chives. Serve with Horseradish Sauce on the side.
# Notes:
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For extra flavor, add spices like coriander, mustard seeds, and dill seeds to the spice mix.