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Corned beef is a delicious meal that is made extra easy by slow simmering it in a stock pot. If you’ve never had it before, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect opportunity to try corned beef. This classic Irish staple couldn’t be more delicious! Serve it next to mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or roasted root vegetables for a comforting meal that everyone will love!
Just add a side dish like mashed potatoes for the perfect easy dinner recipe! Corned Beef What is Corned Beef? It is a brine-and-spice-cured beef brisket. The curing process is what gives corned beef its characteristic pink color. Typical spice mixes used for corned beef brining recipes include bay leaves, pepper corns and allspice. Some mixes may also include ginger, cinnamon or other warming spices. Brisket is a flavorful, though tough cut of meat that comes from the breast section of the animal.
You can find corned beef in an oblong shape, but more commonly, it is triangular. Corned beef typically has a thin layer of fat on one side. An oblong corned beef is a little nicer for making even slices. But whatever shape you choose, corned beef is easy comfort cooking.
This corned beef recipe is a classic Irish staple. We love making delicious corned beef in the slow cooker, but simmering it is so easy! How to Cook Corned Beef Corned beef should be simmered until it is fork tender. Place the corned beef a stock pot. Add the spice packet, a bottle of dark beer and enough water to cover the corned beef completely. This cooking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the corned beef.