Crispy Corned Beef And Lemon Garlic Cabbage
Corned beef brisket is boiled with spices and aromatics, and is then seared and served over sauteed lemon garlic cabbage for an explosion of flavors and textures!
Ingredients
- 1 5 pound corned beef brisket (the best quality you can find)
- 2-3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered (any kind of potato works, adjust accordingly)
- 1 head of cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
- juice of 1/2 of a lemon
- 8 cloves whole garlic for the water seasoning, plus 4 minced cloves for the cabbage (12 total)
- 1 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 1/2 tbsp peppercorns
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the corned beef in a large stock pot or dutch oven with enough water to submerge the corned beef. Toss into the pot the mustard seeds, peppercorns and 8 cloves of peeled garlic. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 3-3.5 hours, uncovered.
- About 15 minutes before the beef is done cooking, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in 1 tbsp of butter, and add the sliced cabbage. Cook the cabbage over medium/medium-high heat for about 8 minutes, stiring frequently. At this point add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, and squeeze in the juice of half of a lemon. Stir and continue to cook until the cabbage begins to brown, then remove from heat.
- When the meat is done cooking, transfer it from the water to a plate. Toss the quartered potatoes into the boiling corned beef water and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes.
- To pan sear the corned beef, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, and transfer the corned beef to the skillet. Sear on each side until browning and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- Drain the potatoes (you can save the seasoned water for a stock if you like!). Slice the corned beef and serve with the lemon garlic cabbage and potatoes. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 1468mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 131mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 4mg
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