Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples
Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples pairs rich, salty brisket with bright citrus notes from orange and gentle sweetness from Golden Delicious apples. Buttery cabbage softens alongside aromatic onion and celery, creating a cozy, well-rounded plate. Serve this hearty classic for a leisurely weekend dinner or a festive St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch roasting pan with aluminum foil, leaving extra overhang on the sides to fold over and seal the roast.
- 2
Rinse the brisket and pat it dry. Rub it with pickling spice, then set it in the prepared roasting pan. Arrange the orange, onion, and celery slices on and around the roast. Pour in 1/2 cup water, then fold the foil tightly over the roast, sealing the ends.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is tender, about 4 hours.
- 4
About 45 minutes before the roast is done, heat the remaining 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons margarine in a large pot. Add the cabbage and apples, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 5
Top the cabbage and apples with the remaining margarine and serve with sliced corned beef.
- Calories 840.55 kcal High 42%
- Protein 79.74 g Good Source 159%
- Carbohydrate 19.41 g 7%
- Total Fat 51.41 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 23.74 g High 119%
- Trans Fat 1.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 249.49 mg High 83%
- Sodium 2761.65 mg High 120%
- Dietary Fiber 4.39 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 11.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 69.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 10.74 mg Good Source 60%
- Potassium 377.28 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 95.02 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 50.94 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Corned Beef, Golden Delicious Apple, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 840.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Corned Beef, Golden Delicious Apple, Green Cabbage, Margarine. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 840.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples healthy?
- Braised Corned Beef with Cabbage and Apples has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 840.55 calories and 79.74 g of protein, or 159% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2761.65 mg (120% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.74 g (119% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery 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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