Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage
Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage slow-cooks into fork-tender brisket surrounded by buttery potatoes, sweet carrots, and mellow cabbage. A touch of sugar and cider vinegar balances the salt and spices, giving the broth a rounded, savory-sweet finish. It’s a comforting one-pot dinner that shines for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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
- 44
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the potatoes, carrots, and onion in a 5-quart slow cooker. Mix the water, sugar, vinegar, garlic, black pepper, bay leaf, and the contents of the spice packet in a small bowl; pour this over the vegetables. Place the beef brisket and cabbage on top.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low until the beef and vegetables are tender, 8 to 9 hours. Take out the bay leaf before serving.
- 4
Enjoy!
- Calories 698.33 kcal High 35%
- Protein 59.86 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 43.02 g 16%
- Total Fat 32.69 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 16.25 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.42 mg High 60%
- Sodium 2119.66 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 8.68 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 18.09 g --
- Added Sugars 5.0 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 160.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 8.62 mg Good Source 48%
- Potassium 690.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 9.14 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 65.32 mg Good Source 73%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Corned Beef. Each serving provides about 698.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, Corned Beef, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 698.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage healthy?
- Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 698.33 calories and 59.86 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2119.66 mg (92% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 16.25 g (81% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic 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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