Pioneer Woman Corned Beef Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Corned Beef Recipe is tender, flavorful and perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 corned beef brisket 4–5 pounds
- 1 seasoning packet usually included
- 8 small potatoes
- 4 carrots peeled and cut
- 1 head cabbage cut into wedges
- 1 onion quartered
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 cups water or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter optional
Instructions
Rinse the brisket
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove extra salt.
Prepare the pot
- Place brisket in a Dutch oven. Add seasoning packet, onion, garlic and water.
Start cooking
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
Simmer slowly
- Cook for about 3 hours until the meat starts becoming tender.
Add potatoes
- Place potatoes and carrots into the pot.
Add cabbage
- Add cabbage wedges during the final 30 minutes.
Check tenderness
- The brisket should be fork-tender before slicing.
Rest and serve
- Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- Use beef broth for deeper flavor
- Add mustard for serving
- Do not overcook cabbage
- Slice against the grain
- Try slow cooker method
- Add extra garlic for stronger flavor
- Save leftovers for sandwiches