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Boiled Dinner

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender meat and vibrant vegetables simmered in savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds beef brisket or corned beef
  • 8 cups water
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 stalks of celery cut into chunks
  • 1 small head of cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Slotted spoon
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Start by chopping your vegetables and meat into manageable pieces.
  2. In a large stockpot, add the beef and cover it with water. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, skim the foam off with a slotted spoon.
  4. Add the salt, black pepper, and thyme to the pot.
  5. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot. Let it cook for about 1.5 hours.
  6. After 1.5 hours, add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
  7. After another 15 minutes, add the cabbage wedges to the pot.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check that the beef has reached at least 145°F.

Notes

Serve with homemade bread for a comforting meal.