Pot Corned Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
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Hearty and comforting pot corned beef served hot with a zesty and creamy horseradish sauce—perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy family dinner.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boil/Simmer
- Cuisine: Irish/American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 3–4 lb corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
- 10 cups water (or beef broth)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 5–6 small red potatoes, halved
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp peppercorns
- For the creamy horseradish sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Rinse corned beef under cold water and trim excess fat.
- Place corned beef in a large pot or Dutch oven; add water or broth, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and spice packet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer gently for 2¼–2½ hours, until meat is tender.
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Continue simmering, covered, for another 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove corned beef from pot and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve sliced beef alongside vegetables, drizzled or dipped in creamy horseradish sauce.
Notes
- Use beef broth instead of water for richer flavor.
- Adjust horseradish in sauce depending on desired heat level.
- Leftover brisket and veggies reheat beautifully in soups or hash.
- Flavor improves if sauce is made a few hours ahead to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous slice corned beef + ½ cup vegetables + 2 Tbsp sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg