A plate of corned beef and cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage

A cured beef brisket simmered with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes for a hearty one-pot meal.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb corned beef brisket (about 1.4 kg)
1 cabbage, cut into wedges
4 carrots, halved
4 potatoes, halved
1 onion, quartered

Instructions

Place the corned beef and its seasoning packet in a pot with water to cover.
Simmer 2.5 hours until nearly tender.
Add the potatoes, carrots, and onion; cook 20 minutes.
Add the cabbage and cook 15 minutes more until all are tender.
Slice the beef against the grain and serve with the vegetables.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 26g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 5g

Tips

Use the included spice packet.
Add cabbage last so it stays crisp.

Variations

Add parsnips or turnips.
Use a slow cooker.

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