recipe ⬇️ Irish Greek Corned Beef Brisket & 🥔

Recipe: slow-cooked corned beef brisket softened with Irish tradition (brine, cabbage, potatoes) but layered with Greek ingredients like olive oil, garlic, honey, citrus, and herbs (oregano, bay, dill), creating a deep Mediterranean warmth to a Celtic classic.

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Ingredients:

• 2–3 lb corned beef brisket, with spice packet (or unsalted if using a custom spice blend)

• 5–6 gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1/2 cup Greek olive oil

• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp Greek honey or thyme honey

• 2 tsp dried Greek oregano

• 1 tsp dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried

• 2–3 bay leaves

• 4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth

• Optional: a few whole black peppercorns, allspice berries, or fennel seeds (for ancient flavor)

• Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

🕰️ 1. Prepare the Base

• In the bottom of the crock pot, drizzle half the olive oil. Layer onions and smashed garlic.

• Arrange halved potatoes on top and season with salt, pepper, oregano, dill, and rosemary.

🥩 2. Add the Brisket

• Place the corned beef brisket (fat side up) on top of the potatoes and aromatics. Sprinkle with bay leaves and optional peppercorns or allspice berries.

• Drizzle over the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, and honey.

💧 3. Add Liquid

• Pour in enough water or broth to just barely cover the meat. Cover with lid.

🔥 4. Slow Cook

• Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are rich with flavor.

🌿 5. Rest & Serve

• Remove the brisket and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

• Serve with the potatoes, spooning the fragrant Greek-infused broth over the top.

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Serving Suggestions:

• Drizzle with extra lemon juice and olive oil.

• Garnish with chopped parsley, dill, or mint.

• Serve with a side of warm pita or rustic Irish soda bread for cultural contrast.

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