Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil
Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil brings together tender, salty corned beef with sweet carrots, mellow onions, buttery potatoes, and soft cabbage for a comforting, well-rounded plate. The long simmer melds the flavors into a rich, brothy feast that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive St. Patrick’s Day spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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
- 90
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the brisket under cold water and put it in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the roast by 6 inches.
- 3
Peel the onions and add them to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cook at a rolling boil for about 30 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low so the water maintains a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 3 1/2 hours.
- 5
Remove the onions and cut them into wedges, then return them to the pot. Add the carrots to the pot, then set the cabbage on top of the roast.
- 6
Place the potatoes on top of the cabbage. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more; by then the potatoes should be submerged, but if not, keep the lid on so they can steam.
- 7
Take the vegetables out of the pot and place them in a separate serving bowl. Leave the corned beef in the pot until you are ready to slice and serve it to prevent it from drying out too quickly.
- Calories 313.25 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 20.9 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 43.52 g 16%
- Total Fat 8.65 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.12 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.36 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 629.71 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 11.4 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 10.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.1 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.64 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1434.65 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 18.15 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 124.27 mg Good Source 138%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Carrot, Corned Beef, and Green Cabbage. Each serving provides about 313.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Carrot, Corned Beef, Green Cabbage, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil?
- About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil healthy?
- Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Boil has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 313.25 calories and 20.9 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 629.71 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.12 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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