Traditional Boiled Dinner

Name: Traditional Boiled Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3 pounds); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 medium carrots, quartered; 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges; 1 small head green cabbage, cut into 6 wedges; Optional: Prepared horseradish or mustard

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours YIELD: 6 servings.

Corned beef is a real treat in our family and we love the savory flavor the vegetables pick up from simmering in the pickling spices in this delicious boiled dinner. —Joy Strasser, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 medium carrots, quartered
1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 small head green cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
Optional: Prepared horseradish or mustard

Directions

1. Place the brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
2. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables and, if desired, horseradish or mustard.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounces cooked beef with vegetables: 558 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 2797mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein.

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