Description
Succulent smoked corned beef, slow‑braised until melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or a hearty main dish. Rich in flavor, this recipe delivers authentic Irish comfort with a modern twist. Keywords: smoked corned beef, shredded corned beef recipe, easy corned beef, slow braised beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs Corned beef
- 6 cups Cold water
- 2 tbsp Horseradish mustard
- 2 tbsp Coarse ground pepper
- 2 cups Beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 can Beer (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Minced garlic
- ½ Yellow onion – diced
Instructions
- Place the corned beef in a large pot and cover with 6 cups of cold water.
- Add horseradish mustard and coarse ground pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- Stir in beef broth, beer (if using), Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and diced onion.
- Simmer for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is fork‑tender.
- Remove the beef, let it rest for 10 minutes, then shred with two forks.
- Return the shredded meat to the broth and keep warm.
- Serve on rye bread or in salads.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a few whole cloves and a bay leaf while simmering. Substitute water with low‑sodium broth for a richer taste. Leftover shredded beef stores well: keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Category: B
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded beef
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: smoked, corned beef, shredded, braised, comfort food