How to cook corned beef in the oven: easy recipes

This guide outlines how to cook corned beef in the oven, with 2 simple methods and 2 easy gourmet versions for extra flavor.

How to cook corned beef in the oven: dish or bag

Yes, you can absolutely cook corned beef in an oven. Here are two simple recipes to follow, one using a dish and the other an oven bag.

How to cook corned beef in the oven in a dish

Ingredients:

• 1 corned beef brisket (typically comes with a spice packet)
• Water
• Optional: vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and potatoes

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Remove the corned beef from its packaging and rinse it under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
• Place the corned beef, fat side up, in a roasting pan or a baking dish.
• Sprinkle the included spice packet over the top of the corned beef, if provided.
• Add enough water to the pan to cover the corned beef about halfway.
• Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
• Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender. You can calculate about 1 hour of cooking time per pound of corned beef.
• If you’re adding vegetables, you can add them to the pan during the last hour of cooking. Cut them into large chunks and arrange them around the corned beef.
• Once the corned beef is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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How to cook corned beef in the oven with an oven bag

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Shake flour into oven bag, large; place in a 13×9-inch baking pan. Add water to the oven bag. …
• Add beef to bag, fat side up. Sprinkle allspice, salt and pepper over the meat. …
• CLOSE oven bag with nylon tie; Cut six 1/2-inch slits in the top.
• Bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until fork tender.

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How to cook corned beef in the oven: easy gourmet recipes

While corned beef is often cooked in a straightforward manner, there are indeed ways to elevate it for a gourmet result. Here are some more elaborate recipes.

How to cook corned beef in the oven: gourmet recipe 1

Ingredients:

• 1 corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup beef broth or stout beer
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Rinse the corned beef under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Place the onion quarters, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds in the bottom of a roasting pan or Dutch oven.
• Place the corned beef on top of the aromatics in the pan.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the corned beef.
• Pour the beef broth or stout beer around the corned beef in the pan.
• Dot the top of the corned beef with butter.
• Season the top of the corned beef with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
• Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
• Check the corned beef occasionally during cooking, basting it with the pan juices to keep it moist.
• Once the corned beef is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

How to cook corned beef in the oven: gourmet recipe 2

Ingredients

• 1kg of lean corned beef
• 1/2 cup oil or olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 100 g of dried tomatoes
• 100 g black or green olives
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place the meat on a baking tray and place in a hot oven, without any seasoning.
• Always calculate 30 minutes for each kilo of meat.
• Let it cool a little and put it in the freezer. The colder it gets, the easier it will be to cut.While the meat cools, prepare the sauce.
• In a large pan, heat the oil, add the onion slices, peppers and garlic.
• Let it cook for 5 minutes and add the sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, vinegar and wine.
• Season to taste.
• Reduce the heat, cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes.
• Cut the meat into thin slices.
• Place in a container with a lid (sterilized).
• Arrange the layers alternating meat and sauce.
• Finish with sauce.
• Drizzle olive oil and leave in the fridge for 3 days.
• Serve the meat with salad and white rice or in sandwiches.

Note: You can add the dried tomatoes when arranging the dish in layers, instead of adding them to the sauce to boil.

Snack tip: take two slices of sliced bread, spread a layer of light mayonnaise, fill with two slices of preserved meat, 1 lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices.

Final words

These simple recipes for How to cook corned beef in the oven are easy to cook, and the gourmet methods add extra flavors and aromatics to the corned beef, resulting in a more gourmet dish. Serve it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dishes for a complete meal. Enjoy your corned beef!