Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage – A Comforting St. Patrick’s Day Favorite 🥩🥬🥔

Hearty, flavorful, and steeped in tradition, this Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect comfort meal. Tender beef, soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and buttery cabbage come together in a dish that’s simple to make yet deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)

  • 6–8 cups water (or enough to cover the meat)

  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (if seasoning packet is unavailable)

  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 small head of cabbage, chopped

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 4–5 medium potatoes, quartered

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make

  1. Prepare the Beef: