Corned Beef Recipes

Last updated on March 18, 2021 by Liza Hawkins

Even though most folks think about corned beef recipes in March thanks to St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef makes for a yummy meal any time of the year!

Traditional Corned Beef Recipes

Nothing beats the classic, melt-in-your-mouth taste of traditional corned beef recipe. I love my corned beef mashed up with potatoes, cabbage and carrots and a healthy dollop of butter with some juices. There’s no wrong way to love corned beef!

Baked Corned Beef With Mustard Crust
familyspice.com

“Corned beef is taken to a new level when baked with this delicious mustard crust. It’s as easy as traditionally boiling the beef, except it is wrapped in foil and baked in the oven.” —Laura

Laura’s recipe for baked corned beef with mustard crust sounds amazing!

The Very Best Corned Beef and Cabbage
thesuburbansoapbox.com

“This Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is easy to make. Ale braised corned beef is roasted with simple ingredients and paired with a caramelized pan roasted cabbage to create a dish that goes beyond the usual boiled dinner.” —Kelly

Kelly’s recipe for corned beef and cabbage is simple and I love that she includes directions for both the oven and a slow cooker.

Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
theroastedroot.net

“And sure enough, each year, I mosey up to the beef section, and before I can so much as glance at un-corned beef, I spot the pre-packaged corn beef, and my resolution goes out the window. I just can’t fight the convenience – the temptation to simply set it and forget it and all of a sudden POOF! Have delicious corned beef and cabbage ready for my consumption.” —Julia

Julia’s Crock Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe is easy (love making corned beef in the slow cooker) and I love her funny quips about wanting to prep her own corned beef—plus she’s an Alton Brown fan. So.

Triple Whisky Glazed Corned Beef
whatagirleats.com

“Up your corned beef dinner with this Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef! Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on top of the stove, it’s equally delicious.” —Cynthia

Generous amounts of that yummy glaze, followed by a bake in the oven, makes Cynthia’s triple whiskey glazed corned beef sound and look mouth-watering.

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Recipes

If you’ve been reading my blog for the past two years, then you’ll know I’m a big fan of my Instant Pot. If there’s a way to use it, I’ll do it. I’ve yet to make corned beef and cabbage in mine (though I do mention wanting to try in my recipe), so thank goodness we have others who have.

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage + Tutorial
{Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Keto}
recipesfromapantry.com

“After my very first bite of this juicy, tender flavourful Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage I realised that I will never again make it any other way. It is really is all that and more.” —Bintu

Oh, I can totally imagine Bintu’s Instant Post Corned Beef and Cabbage is amazing. The Instant Pot is a complete game-changer in terms of not just cooking meals quickly, but also making for some of the most tender meat ever!

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
stripedspatula.com

“Adapting my beer braised corned beef for the Instant Pot was one of the first things I had in mind when I bought it. We were not disappointed! The pressure cooker corned beef, infused with aromatic pickling spices and lager, was just as tender, succulent, and full-flavored as when I make it in my Dutch oven.” —Amanda

Just like Amanda mentions in her Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe, I, too love my Dutch oven dearly and still like cooking things the “slow” way. That said, a pressure cooker can be magical!

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Potatoes
fromvalskitchen.com

“Pressure cooker corned beef is tender and flavorful, and ridiculously easy to make. Using a pressure cooker is the simplest way to make this holiday classic meal, going from start to finish in under 2 hours.” —Valerie

Just like Valerie says with her pressure cooker corned beef and potatoes, I love how quickly you can make a normally-slow-cooked meal in a pressure cooker! It’s icing on the cake when you find a great deal on the meat like she did, too.

Using Leftovers From Corned Beef Recipes

The thing about corned beef is that it makes a lot. It’s a huge portion … usually more than what a typical family of four can finish in a single go. Or, if you’re like mine, no one but you enjoys corned beef and cabbage so there will always be leftovers. It’s okay, though! I love reheating corned beef, potatoes, cabbage and carrots—all the ingredients that make up my recipe for slow cooker corned beef and cabbage. There are also a ton of different ways to enjoy leftover corned beef outside of simply reheating the traditional spread.

Corned Beef Taquitos With Avocado Sauce
couponclippingcook.com

“Oh and feel free to fill these taquitos with other types of leftover shredded meat such as pork, chicken or beef instead of corned beef. I’ve actually used meatloaf before and it was different but good. Taquitos are especially good when topped, dipped, or even drowned in avocado sauce.” —Nancy

I really like how versatile Nancy’s corned beef taquitos are, and I absolutely love the sound of that avocado sauce!

Irish Corned Beef Hash
apinchofhealthy.com

“Oh, y’all! This is one of those recipes that turned out even better than it was in my head. All four of us in our family loved this Irish corned beef hash – even baby Mallory. It has a base of diced potatoes, and I add in bell pepper, onion, garlic and corned beef. I top it off with some eggs and bake them in the oven to finish everything off.” —Marjorie

Marjorie’s Irish corned beef hash recipe has my mouth watering—the eggs are cooked perfectly and I can only imagine how delicious a bite with all the ingredients tastes!

Reuben Sandwich Sliders
latinamommeals.com

“For these Reuben sliders, I used my leftover corned beef that I made the night before in the Instant Pot. I shredded them and voila, Reuben sliders!” —Neyssa

Mmm … I love a good slider, too, and the thought of Neyssa’s reuben sandwich sliders made with leftover tender corned beef makes me hungry!

Reuben Mac and Cheese
bobbiskozykitchen.com

“Creamy Mac and Cheese meets a Reuben and has the most delicious baby ever!” —Bobbi

Enough said. I can’t wait to try Bobbi’s Reuban mac and cheese recipe!

Corned Beef and Slaw Sandwich
couponclippingcook.com

“A great way to reinvent leftovers is to make a sandwich out of them. Not just any sandwich … but a sandwich with globs of slaw on it. The sandwich is even better if the slaw is so packed that it’s falling out of the sides of the sandwich. YUM.” —Nancy

Just like Nancy, I’m a huge fan of slaw. Her recipe for corned beef and slaw sandwich sounds delicious!

Creamy Reuben Soup
canadiancookingadventures.com

“This Creamy Reuben Soup is low carb and absolutely delicious. If you like a good old classic “Reuben Sandwiches” then you are sure to fall in love with this soup as well.” —Jaqueline

Jaqueline’s creamy reuben soup sounds so comforting on a cold winter day!

Oven Roasted Corned Beef Hash
pinchandswirl.com

“You’ll toss together diced corned beef, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and little cubes of potato with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, then roast them to perfection and top with a fried egg!” —Marissa

I’m drooling over the thought of the thinly sliced brussels sprouts Marissa uses in her oven roasted corned beef hash!

Corned Beef Appetizer Recipes

Make a meal out of appetizers or use these recipes for a party hosted on game day or for your next spring or summer BBQ!

Pull Apart Reuben Bread
neighborfoodblog.com

“While feeding a toddler isn’t always the most rewarding job, it can lead to some pleasant surprises. One of those happy surprises involved this giant loaf of Reuben Pull Apart Bread.” —Courtney

It’d be hard to share Courtney’s pull apart Reuben bread. It looks so good!

Reuben Dip
afarmgirlsdabbles.com

“Reuben Dip is like a deconstructed Reuben sandwich, all magnificently reborn into a baked ooey gooey, cheesy dip. You’ll love this hot appetizer!” —Brenda

Brenda’s Reuben dip looks sooooo good. I could make a meal out of it!

Hot Reuben and Sprouts Dip
akitchenhoorsadventures.com

“Just look at all that creamy deliciousness!! You can see the chunks of corned beef, that glaze of Swiss cheese on top, and flecks of the green Paisley Farm Brussels sprouts throughout.  It’s chock full of chunkiness so every cracker scoop full will have plenty of corned beef and sprouts along with the Thousand Island dressing flavor.” —Christie

Mmm… Love the creaminess of this dip and Christie’s idea for subbing brussels sprouts for sauerkraut in her hot Reuben and sprouts dip. (PS: I’m pronouncing “hoor” just like Laoghaire in Outlander!)

Reuben Wonton Cupcakes
agoudalife.com

“I first tasted deep-fried Reuben eggrolls with my daughters and niece one night at a restaurant and probably ate more than my share of them (sorry girls). This baked version means a simple, at-home recipe you can enjoy anytime.” —Bernie

Bernie’s Reuben wonton cupcakes are the kind of treat where you’d plan to eat a few and then next thing you know the whole tray’s gone. Yum!

Air Fryer Pub Style Corned Beef Egg Rolls
thisoldgal.com

“My new Pressure Cooker Corned Beef with White Wine Mustard Sauce was a huge hit. The White Wine Brand Mustard Sauce is so creamy and decadent, it needed more recipes that could be dunked into it lusciousness.” —Jill

Jill’s air fryer pub style corned beef egg rolls sound like they’d go perfect with her pressure cooker corned beef with white wine mustard sauce. Yum!

Corned Beef Recipe Hacks

Even though the standard corned beef recipes are pretty straight forward—including buying your corned beef in a handy pre-packaged bag—there are still times where you want to try something different or more hands-on!

Corned Jackfruit
frieddandelions.com

“My jackfruit version just brines overnight—so much faster, and without the beef! I serve it with roasted veggies, including my new favorite—roasted cabbage. So yummy!” —Sarah

Love Sarah’s take on a traditional corned beef dinner using corned jackfruit!

Corned Tofu and a Sandwich That Is Totally Not a Reuben
glueandglitter.com

“It’s been a long, long time since I’ve had corned beef, and I’m sure that this corned tofu isn’t the same, texture-wise. But it’s freaking delicious in this not-a-Reuben sandwich.” —Becky

A few months ago my sister and I went out to lunch—I got a traditional Reuben and she got a vegan one. They’re surprisingly good done right, and Becky’s corned tofu and a sandwich that is totally not a Reuban doesn’t look like it’ll disappoint.

How To Brine Corned Beef and Cabbage
thatsusanwilliams.com

“When I learned eight years ago that my ancestry was part Irish, I figured it was also time to learn how to brine corned beef. So, not only will this easy stovetop recipe tell you how to brine your own corned beef, it will also deliver the very best Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe I’ve ever had.” —Susan

Even though it takes longer, I can totally relate to Susan wanting to learn how to brine corned beef and cabbage. Yum!