Corned Beef with Steamed Vegetables

Ingredients

• • 1 Swift Beef Brisket (2-1/2 pounds)
  • 5 cups water, divided
  • 1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into wedges
  • 8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 8 wedges
  • 8 ounces carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
Oven Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place corned beef brisket and 3 cups of water in a large stockpot or Dutch oven, fat-side up.
3. Bring to a simmer—do not boil. Cover tightly and cook in the oven for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until fork-tender.
4. Cook’s Tip: If the beef brisket includes a seasoning packet, sprinkle it over the brisket after adding water.
5. Transfer brisket to a cutting board, reserving any liquid in the stockpot. Cover brisket with aluminum foil and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Add remaining 2 cups of water to the stockpot with reserved liquid. Place a steamer basket in the stockpot (liquid should not touch the bottom of the basket).
7. Add cabbage, potatoes, and carrots to the basket. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly, reduce heat, and steam vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork-tender.
8. Trim excess fat from brisket, if desired. Carve brisket into thin slices against the grain.
9. In a small bowl, combine butter, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables.
10. Serve brisket with vegetables.

Alternate Cooking Method: Pressure Cooker

1. Place Swift beef brisket and 1/2 cup water in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker.
2. If included, add the seasoning packet over the brisket.
3. Close and lock the pressure cooker lid. Select the beef, stew, or high-pressure setting and program for 70 minutes.
4. Use the quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove the lid.
5. Remove brisket and keep warm.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage to the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Program for 3 minutes on high pressure.
7. Continue as directed in Step 4.

Note: Cooking at altitudes below 3,000 feet may require slightly less time. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.