Corned beef and cabbage is a meal traditionally eaten by Irish Americans in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in March. Corned refers to the large salt crystals (corns) rubbed into the meat to preserve it. The corned beef has enough spices to flavor this recipe, but if you feel the need for more spice, include the sea salt and pepper. For more gravy, simply add more broth to the recipe. I use lunch-meat-style corned beef in a thick slice from the deli in this recipe simply because it’s hard to find a package of raw, seasoned corned beef that’s less than two pounds. However, you can certainly use raw corned beef if you prefer.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　Canola oil spray

　　1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

　　1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

　　1/2 to 3/4 pound corned beef from the deli

　　1 large russet potato, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　1 cup sliced carrots

　　1/2 head green cabbage, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)

　　1/4 cup broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable)

　　1/8 teaspoon allspice

　　1/8 teaspoon sea salt, optional

　　1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, optional

　　1 bay leaf

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.

　　

Step 3

Separate the onion slices into half rings and scatter in the pot along with the celery.

　　

Step 4

Add the corned beef, then layer the potatoes and carrots. Pack in as much cabbage as possible to fill the pot.

　　

Step 5

In a measuring cup, mix the broth, allspice, and salt and pepper, if desired, until there are no clumps of spices. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and add the bay leaf.

　　

Step 6

Cover tightly and bake for about 30 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately. Discard the bay leaf and spoon the juices at the bottom of the pot over each serving.

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

Calories: 298

　　

Step 8

Protein: 17g

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 22g

　　

Step 10

Fat: 16g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 16mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 1422mg

　　

Step 13

Fiber: 5g

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