Irish Boiled Dinner

Name: Irish Boiled Dinner
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb.) beef brisket; 2 (12 oz.) cans light beer; 1 large onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. salt; 8 peppercorns; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 2 1/2 c. water; 6 medium beets and leaves; 1 medium head green cabbage; 1 lb. carrots; 2 lb. red potatoes; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; horseradish

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 (4 lb.) beef brisket
2 (12 oz.) cans light beer
1 large onion
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
8 peppercorns
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 1/2 c. water
6 medium beets and leaves
1 medium head green cabbage
1 lb. carrots
2 lb. red potatoes
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
horseradish

Directions

1

Trim fat from beef brisket.
2

Place in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Add beer, onion (sliced thin), bay leaf, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, salt and water.
3

Heat until boiling.
4

Cover closely and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
5

Cook beets separately (tops optional). Place cooked brisket on a large platter to cool.
6

Add cabbage, carrots and potatoes to the stock and bring to boil; simmer until done (about 30 minutes covered).
7

Cut brisket thin.
8

Serve slices of brisket with the vegetables from broth.
9

Pass the horseradish and use beets as a side dish.