Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage
Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage features tender brisket simmered slowly with red potatoes, carrots, and cabbage for a hearty, savory broth and melt-in-your-mouth slices. The spices perfume the pot while the vegetables soak up rich, beefy flavor. Serve this comforting classic for a St. Patrick’s Day spread or any cool-weather family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the corned beef and spice packet contents, water, onion, carrots, celery, and salt in a large pot or Dutch oven; bring to a gentle simmer, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- 2
Cover the pot, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is nearly fork-tender, about 3 hours. Add the potatoes and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are almost tender, about 30 minutes more.
- 3
Arrange the cabbage pieces on and around the meat, cover the pot, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.
- 4
Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve in a bowl; ladle the vegetables and broth over the top.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 714.47 kcal High 36%
- Protein 60.91 g Good Source 122%
- Carbohydrate 49.94 g 18%
- Total Fat 32.66 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 16.24 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.45 mg High 60%
- Sodium 2069.18 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 12.7 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 21.6 g --
- Added Sugars 14.95 g High 30%
- Calcium 85.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 8.9 mg Good Source 49%
- Potassium 892.98 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 10.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 62.38 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Corned Beef, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 714.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Corned Beef, Green Cabbage, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 714.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage healthy?
- Chef John's Corned Beef and Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 714.47 calories and 60.91 g of protein, or 122% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2069.18 mg (90% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 16.24 g (81% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.95 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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