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Dutch Oven Corned Beef

This Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage is a St. Patrick's Day tradition!
Course Main
Cuisine American, Irish American
Keyword St. Patrick's Day
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8
Calories 514kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pound corned beef with pickling spice rinsed
  • 4 carrots peeled and quartered
  • 3 cups beer
  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes scrubbed and halved or quartered
  • 1 head green cabbage cored and cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grainy mustard for serving

Instructions

  • Place the corned beef, carrots, and seasoning in a large Dutch oven.
  • Pour the beer over everything and add enough water to cover the corned beef.

Stovetop

  • Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil.
  • Reduce to medium (enough to maintain a simmer) and cover.
  • Cook for 2 ½ hours.
  • Add the potatoes and dot with half of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.

Stove/Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 300° F.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 2 ½ hours.
  • Add the potatoes and dot with half of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the cover to the pot.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.

Instant Pot Duch Oven

  • Turn the Instant Pot Dutch Oven to sear.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Hit cancel and select Manual 2. Set the temperature to 275° F and place the lid on the Dutch Oven.
  • Cook for 2 ½ hours.
  • Add the potatoes and dot with half of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.

For Serving

  • Remove the vegetables and meat from the Dutch Oven.
  • Allow the meat to rest for at least 10 minutes.
  • Dot the vegetables with the remaining butter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 2131mg | Potassium: 1203mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5390IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg