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A classic New England comfort food staple featuring tender corned beef simmered with hearty potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. This one-pot meal is simple, satisfying, and perfect for a chilly evening.
For 6 servings
Simmer the Corned Beef
Add the Root Vegetables
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A classic New England comfort food staple featuring tender corned beef simmered with hearty potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. This one-pot meal is simple, satisfying, and perfect for a chilly evening.
This new_england recipe takes 235 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 907.26 calories per serving with 64.07g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Add the Cabbage and Finish
Rest, Slice, and Serve
Add 2-3 parsnips along with the carrots and potatoes for a slightly sweeter, earthier flavor.
Serve with a variety of mustards, such as spicy brown, Dijon, or whole grain, alongside traditional creamy horseradish sauce.
For a different flavor profile, remove the cooked brisket, brush it with a mixture of brown sugar and mustard, and broil for a few minutes until a crust forms.
Corned beef provides high-quality protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
Potatoes, carrots, and rutabaga offer complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, dietary fiber for digestive health, and essential vitamins like Vitamin A and potassium.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable loaded with Vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system, and Vitamin K, which is crucial for blood clotting and bone health.
The beef is a good source of heme iron, a form of iron that is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron, helping to prevent anemia and support energy levels.
A typical serving of New England Boiled Dinner contains approximately 650-750 calories, depending on the fat content of the brisket and the serving size of the vegetables.
Boiled Dinner can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. It's packed with protein and nutrient-rich vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. However, corned beef is high in sodium and saturated fat, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional comfort meal.
The flat cut is generally preferred for Boiled Dinner. It has a more uniform shape, which makes for even cooking and neat, consistent slices. The point cut has more fat, which can make it more flavorful but also harder to slice.
Yes, this dish is perfect for a slow cooker. Place the rinsed brisket, spices, and water in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add the root vegetables for the last 2-3 hours and the cabbage for the final 45-60 minutes.
Tough corned beef is usually caused by cooking it too quickly at too high a temperature. A vigorous boil will seize up the muscle fibers. The key is a low, slow simmer for several hours to allow the connective tissue to break down, resulting in tender meat.
The dish is a complete meal in itself, but it's traditionally served with spicy brown mustard and a creamy horseradish sauce. A side of rye bread or Irish soda bread is also excellent for soaking up the delicious broth.