St Patricks Halal Corned Beef (Printable)
Tender halal beef brisket cooked with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic spices for a festive meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meat and Broth Base
01 - 3.3 lbs halal beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
02 - 8 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons kosher salt
04 - 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
05 - 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
07 - 4 whole cloves
08 - 2 bay leaves
09 - 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
10 - 3 garlic cloves, peeled
→ Root Vegetables
11 - 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
12 - 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
13 - 3 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
14 - 1 parsnip, peeled and cut into large chunks
→ Cabbage and Seasoning
15 - 1 small green cabbage (approximately 2 lbs), cut into 6-8 wedges
16 - 1 teaspoon ground allspice
17 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Place the halal beef brisket in a large stockpot. Pour in 8 cups of water. Add kosher salt, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, whole cloves, bay leaves, quartered onion, peeled garlic cloves, and ground allspice to the pot.
02 - Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 2.5 hours. Skim any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during cooking.
03 - Add the quartered potatoes, carrot chunks, celery pieces, and parsnip chunks to the simmering broth. Continue simmering covered for 15 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Gently submerge the cabbage wedges into the broth. Simmer for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until both the cabbage and meat are fork-tender.
05 - Carefully transfer the brisket from the pot to a cutting board. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice the beef against the grain into thin slices.
06 - Arrange the sliced beef and cooked vegetables on a large serving platter. Ladle hot broth over the meat and vegetables. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comforting flavors of a classic Irish boil while staying true to halal dietary requirements
- The house fills with incredible aromas that make everyone gravitate toward your kitchen
02 -
- Slicing against the grain is non negotiable for tender beef, otherwise you will end up chewing forever
- Letting the brisket rest before cutting makes the difference between falling apart tender and tough disappointments
03 -
- Apple cider vinegar added to the broth brightens everything and helps tenderize the meat
- A teaspoon of sugar balances the saltiness and deepens the color of that beautiful broth