Irish Boiled Dinner

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Irish

A hearty Irish boiled dinner featuring tender beef brisket, colorful vegetables, and flavorful broth, perfect for family gatherings and comfort food enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 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 cups water
  • 6 medium beets and leaves
  • 1 medium head green cabbage
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 2 lb red potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Trim fat from the beef brisket.
  2. Place the brisket in an 8-quart Dutch oven.
  3. Add light beer, sliced onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, salt, and water.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Cover tightly and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  6. Cook the beets separately until tender.
  7. Remove the cooked brisket from the broth and place on a large platter to cool.
  8. Add cabbage, carrots, and potatoes to the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are done (about 30 minutes).
  9. Thinly slice the cooled brisket.
  10. Serve sliced beef with the cooked vegetables from the broth.
  11. Pass horseradish and serve beets as a side dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

394 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.1g 38% DV
Total Fat 9.9g 13% DV
Carbs 68.1g 25% DV
Fiber 22.9g 82% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10132.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2702.5mg 58% DV
Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 934.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 63.3mg 70% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 346mg 27% DV
Iron 26.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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