Description
Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy, this oven baked corned beef is a no-fuss method that guarantees tender meat every time. Skip the boiling—bake it for foolproof results!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package corned beef brisket (seasoning packet included)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- Heavy duty foil (one large sheet)
- (Optional) Sautéed cabbage, potatoes, or carrots to serve on the side
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a deep oven-proof dish with foil.
- Rinse corned beef under cold water and pat dry. Place in dish, fat side up.
- Rub all over with Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle seasoning packet on top.
- Wrap tightly in foil to seal in moisture.
- Bake for 1 hour per pound of meat (e.g., 3 lbs = 3 hours).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Optional: Broil unwrapped brisket for 5 minutes for a crispy top.
- Slice against the grain and serve with sautéed cabbage or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Let the meat rest after baking to keep it juicy. For more flavor, place sliced onions under the brisket before wrapping. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg