This classic Irish dish is the perfect meal to serve on St. Patrick's Day to really celebrate. It's also a hearty dish any other day of the year.
Ingredients
1 3-4 lb. beef brisket
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cloves, whole
2 bay leaves
6 potatoes, small to medium, pared
6 carrots, small, pared
6 onions, small, pared
1 cabbage, medium, cut in wedges
Directions
Place brisket in a Dutch oven and barely cover with hot water; add onion, garlic, cloves and bay leaves. Cover and simmer (do not boil) 1 hour per lb. of meat, or until fork tender. Remove meat from liquid; add potatoes and carrots and cover. Bring to boiling and cook 10 minutes. Then add cabbage wedges and whole onions and continue cooking 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve.
