Slow-Braised Corned Beef

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Slow-Braised Corned Beef, plated and ready to serve

Corned beef is a genuinely different preparation from a straightforward braised brisket, built on a salt-and-spice cure that gives the meat its distinctive flavor and pink color, then simmered gently until tender.

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Ingredients for Slow-Braised Corned Beef

Slow-Braised Corned Beef

Corned beef brisket simmered low and slow with aromatics until fork-tender, sliced thin for a deli-style plate.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 390kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 corned beef brisket 3–4 lbs, with spice packet
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Water to cover

Instructions

  • Place corned beef in a large pot along with the included spice packet, onion, garlic, and bay leaf.
  • Cover with water by about 1 inch.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours, until fork-tender.
  • Remove from the liquid and rest 10 minutes.
  • Slice thin, against the grain, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • Corned beef provides a substantial source of protein and iron.
  • A simple simmer requires no added fat beyond what’s naturally in the cut.
  • Naturally low in carbohydrates as prepared here.

Pairs Well With

  • Garlic Roasted Green Beans
  • Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
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