One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots

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A comforting one-pot meal featuring braised corned beef brisket with buttery cabbage and sweet carrots simmered to perfection. This irish-inspired st. patrick’s day ready in about 160 minutes pairs pounds corned beef brisket, water, pounds, halved baby potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.2 (12 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 150 min Serves 5 Irish cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large Dutch oven, place 2.5 pounds of corned beef brisket and cover with 8 cups of water. Add 2 tablespoons pickling spices and 1 medium sliced yellow onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until meat is tender.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 peeled and cut carrots, 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes, and 1 small head of green cabbage cut into wedges to the pot. Cover and continue simmering for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove meat and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Stir 3 tablespoons unsalted butter into the hot cabbage and carrots until melted and glossy. Season with salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Slice the corned beef across the grain into 1/4-inch slices and serve with the buttered vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 160 minutes (10 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pounds corned beef brisket from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 5 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 5). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with One-Pot Braised Corned Beef with Buttered Cabbage and Carrots?

Irish st. patrick’s day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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