Quarantine Cooking - Corned Beef

Ingredients

• 1 head Green Cabbage (outer green leaves separated, sliced thin; inner leaves sliced coarsely)
• 6 onions Strawberry Onions (large, sweet; sliced thin)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (half stick, cut into cubes)
• 2 Tbsp Bacon Grease (rendered from cooked bacon; can substitute with additional butter)
• 1 can Canned Corned Beef (12‑oz can, broken into chunks; can use 2‑3 cans for larger servings)
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)

Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage

   Separate the outer green leaves from the head, slice them thinly; slice the remaining inner cabbage into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat butter and bacon grease

   Place the skillet over medium heat, add 4 Tbsp butter and 2 Tbsp bacon grease, letting them melt and combine.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Sauté outer cabbage leaves

   Add the thinly sliced outer cabbage leaves to the skillet, stirring to coat with the butter‑grease mixture. Cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leaves begin to soften and turn a brighter green.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Add onions and season

   Stir in the sliced strawberry onions, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until the onions become fragrant and start to soften.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add remaining cabbage

   Add the coarsely sliced inner cabbage to the skillet, cover with the lid, and let steam for another 8‑10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the cabbage reaches your desired tenderness.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Incorporate canned corned beef

   Open the canned corned beef, slide the meat onto the cabbage, and using a wooden spoon break it into bite‑size chunks, mixing gently to combine.

   Time: PT2M

7. Final heat‑through

   Allow the mixture to heat for another 3‑4 minutes, uncovered, just until the corned beef is warmed through and the flavors meld.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Serve

   Transfer the skillet contents to a serving dish and enjoy hot, optionally with cornbread or mashed potatoes.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g