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Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

This Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe delivers 35g protein and 480 calories per serving — a substantial protein option when you need both protein and volume. Batch-preps 6 servings in quick time on the stovetop, making it a reliable meal prep solution that covers multiple high-protein dinners without daily cooking.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Beef Brisket, Corned(1361g)
  • Low Sodium Beef Broth(480g)
  • Cabbage, Green
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Unsalted Butter(30g)
  • Yellow Onion
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
  • Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning blend(4g)
  • Paprika, Smoked(1g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Remove the corned beef from the package and rinse thoroughly under cold water on all sides; pat dry with paper towels and discard the spice packet.
  2. 2Place the corned beef fat-side up in a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beef broth around the sides, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 3–3.5 hours until a fork easily pierces the thickest part and the internal temperature reaches 190°F, turning the beef halfway through cooking.
  3. 3During the last 20 minutes of beef cooking, remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage and cut into thin strips; slice the onion into thin pieces.
  4. 4Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until the butter is melted and foamy, add the onion, and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
  5. 5Add the cabbage, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, and smoked paprika to the skillet, stir to combine, and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced by half; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. 6Remove the corned beef from the broth and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  7. 7Divide the sliced corned beef evenly among 6 airtight containers while hot, top each with an equal portion of the cabbage mixture, and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

480

calories

35g

protein

40g

fat

Carbohydrates
1g
Saturated fat
11.1g
Sodium
2909 mg
Dietary fiber
0.1g

6 servings per batch · ~325g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe have per serving?

Each serving delivers 35g of protein and 480 calories with 40g fat and 1g carbs. This is a high-protein, very low-carb macro profile ideal for keto-style or low-carb meal prep.

How long does Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe take to prep?

This quick prep recipe batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop in one cooking session. You'll have multiple meals prepped with minimal active time investment.

Is Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe good for muscle gain?

At 35g protein and 480 calories per serving, this recipe works better for fat loss or maintenance phases due to the minimal carbohydrate content. During muscle gain phases, pair this with a carb source to create sufficient training fuel.

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