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Tender Guinness Braised Corned Beef Brisket Recipe Easy Homemade St Patricks Day Dinner

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A comforting and tender corned beef brisket braised slowly in Guinness stout with cabbage, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet included or pre-brined)
  • 1 14.9 oz (440 ml) bottle Guinness stout
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
  • 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 medium head cabbage, quartered
  • 4 whole cloves
  • Optional: handful of fresh thyme sprigs or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Place the brisket flat side down in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Arrange the onion, garlic, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves around it.
  3. Pour in the Guinness stout and beef broth, ensuring the brisket is mostly submerged. Add a bit of water if necessary, but do not overfill. The liquid should come about three-quarters up the brisket.
  4. Heat over medium until the liquid just starts boiling, then reduce to low heat. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and braise gently for about 3 to 3.5 hours.
  5. After 3 hours, test the brisket by piercing with a fork. It should feel tender and start to pull apart easily. If not, continue braising and check every 15 minutes.
  6. Nestle the quartered cabbage pieces into the pot around the meat. Cover and cook for another 30 to 40 minutes until the cabbage is soft but still holds shape.
  7. Carefully remove the brisket and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  8. Arrange the cabbage alongside the sliced brisket, spoon some of the braising liquid over everything, and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Keep heat low to avoid toughening the meat. Rest the meat before slicing to retain juices. Use quality Guinness stout for best flavor. Slow cooker can be used as an alternative cooking method.

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Keywords: corned beef, Guinness, braised brisket, St. Patrick's Day, cabbage, slow cooked, comfort food

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