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For the last couple of years, every time my family visits my in-laws I hear about this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish that is a family favorite. Somehow we never manage getting around to making it – but I’ve always been curious, because my little sis-in-law loves it and she eats nary a vegetable. Plus I have never had corned beef and cabbage, so I’ve always wanted to try it. With a bag of leftover coleslaw mix (cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage) from fish tacos I had made in the fridge, and with St. Patrick’s day coming up, I thought now would be a perfect time.
I am glad I did, it’s super yummy! I was skeptical, but it really has great flavor and is a fun and simple twist on an old Irish favorite. I originally thought I might just find a dish I could make every year for St. Patty’s, but I wouldn’t hesitate making this year round. Catch me after the jump for the full recipe!
Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients:
2 T cooking oil
1/2 an onion finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
1 red or green bell pepper finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper
1 bag of coleslaw mix or 6 cups chopped cabbage
1/4 water
1 can corned beef
6 ounces cooked egg noodles lightly buttered
Instructions:
- heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
- add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic – season with salt and pepper and cook until tender
- add cabbage to skillet and 1/4 water – let steam until tender, stirring occasionally
- open corned beef onto a plate and with a fork break up into small bite size pieces – add to skillet and cook about 10 to 15 minutes
- serve over hot buttered noodles
You can cook the corned beef in a separate skillet for a more crispy result – I think this would be tasty!
As for the kids – my picky 5 year old gobbled it up, while my 3 year old who is normally a good eater turned up her nose. I really thought it would be the other way around, so don’t be afraid to try this with the littles. You win some, you lose some 
Have a great Tuesday!
~Destri
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I made corn beef for my kids when they were little. They were picky eaters-especially when it came to meat, but I told them it’s what Leprechauns eat. My son loved it and asked “Can I have some more of that Leprechaun meat?”
I love that – may have to borrow it
I was really surprised that my boy liked it so well. It’s funny how they surprise us!
Where do you find the canned corned beef for the Simple and Delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage? We have not been able to get it at any store here in Cadillac, Michigan for a few years. The same goes for my Mom in Muskegon, Michigan.
I found it with all the other canned meat – actually I didn’t really know there was such a thing! It was right above the corned beef and hash on the very top shelf and there were only two rows with two brands. I had to keep my eyes open for it! Hope this helps!
Thank you for your response. I agree that is where we have always found it but for the last few years it’s unavailable, at least around here. Where about are you? If you search it on the internet it talks of shortages and for what you do find just buying a brisket is cheaper. Which is what I did the last time I wanted a Ruben Sandwhich.
We are in Arkansas, and I was a bit surprised by the price. I found these on Amazon, and they aren’t cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=corned+beef&sprefix=corned+beef%2Caps%2C166
Who would have thought there would be a corned beef shortage? Crazy!