Corned Beef Brisket with Roasted Vegetables and Lemon-Mustard Sauce

corned beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality, while oregano is more economical.

Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Heat oven to 350°F.

Place Corned Beef Brisket in roasting pan; sprinkle garlic, contents of seasoning packet and peppercorns around brisket. Add water; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Braise in upper third of 350°F oven 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.

Meanwhile, place carrots, parsnips and cabbage on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and ground pepper. Cover with aluminum foil. Roast in lower third of 350°F oven with brisket 55 minutes. Uncover; continue roasting 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown.

Remove brisket from roasting pan. Carve diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with roasted vegetables and Lemon-Mustard Sauce.

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