Ingredients

  • 1 (4 lb.) beef brisket
  • 2 (12 oz.) cans light beer
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 8 peppercorns
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 6 medium beets and leaves
  • 1 medium head green cabbage
  • 1 lb. carrots
  • 2 lb. red potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • horseradish

Method

  • Trim fat from beef brisket.
  • Place in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Add beer, onion (sliced thin), bay leaf, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, salt and water.
  • Heat until boiling.
  • Cover closely and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Cook beets separately (tops optional). Place cooked brisket on a large platter to cool.
  • Add cabbage, carrots and potatoes to the stock and bring to boil; simmer until done (about 30 minutes covered).
  • Cut brisket thin.
  • Serve slices of brisket with the vegetables from broth.
  • Pass the horseradish and use beets as a side dish.