Leftover Corned Beef Skillet

Thursday, May 19, 2016
If you're a big fan of Corned Beef and Cabbage, this easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a fantastic way to repurpose leftovers into a hearty, comforting meal.

Perfect after a hearty St. Patrick's Day meal, this one-pan recipe brings together tender corned beef, sautéed cabbage, carrots,  potatoes, and a simple seasoning for a quick dish that tastes even better the second time around.

Using a skillet allows the ingredients to caramelize and develop deeper flavor, while keeping the recipe simple and quick for busy weeknights.

Whether you're using leftovers or cooking from scratch, this rustic dish delivers comforting flavors with minimal effort.

Serve it as a hearty breakfast with eggs, a satisfying lunch, or a simple dinner the whole family will love.






Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Perfect for leftovers: A great way to use extra corned beef from St. Patrick's Day.
  • One-pan meal: Everything cooks together in one skillet, making cleanup easy.
  • Quick and satisfying: Ready in about 25 minutes.
  • Comfort food classic: Crispy potatoes, savory beef, and tender cabbage create the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
  • Versatile: Easily customize with extra vegetables, spices, or cheeses.




Delicious Addition Suggestions

You can easily customize this skillet with extra ingredients:
  • Hot  peppers for heat
  • String beans
  • Snap peas
  • Broccoli, chopped or slaw
  • Sliced Zucchini
  • Plum tomatoes chopped
  • Peas for added texture 
  • Mushrooms sautéed with the onions 
  • Shredded Swiss cheese melted on top 
  • Fried or poached eggs for a breakfast-style skillet 
  • Dijon mustard is stirred in at the end for a tangy flavor
  • Tomato sauce for color


Serving Ideas

Serving Ideas: This skillet is incredibly versatile and can be served several ways:
  • Top with fried eggs for a hearty breakfast.
  • Serve with Irish soda bread or crusty bread for a comforting meal.
  • Add a side of grainy mustard or horseradish sauce for extra flavor. Pair with a light green salad to balance the richness.
  • Serve over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.



Helpful Cooking Tips

  1. Use leftover potatoes: Roasted or boiled potatoes from your corned beef dinner work perfectly.
  2. Dry the potatoes first: This helps them crisp better in the skillet. 
  3. Don't overcrowd the pan: Give the ingredients room so they brown instead of steaming.
  4. Slice the cabbage thinly: It cooks faster and blends better with the other ingredients.
  5. Taste before salting: Corned beef is naturally salty, so adjust seasoning accordingly.


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Yield: 6
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Leftover Corned Beef Skillet

Leftover Corned Beef Skillet

If you're a big fan of Corned Beef and Cabbage, this easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a fantastic way to repurpose leftovers into a hearty, comforting meal.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked corned beef, chopped ( or another leftover meat, e.i, ham, beef, chicken, turkey)
  • 2 cups green cabbage, sliced (if already cooked, just add in at the end to heat)
  • 1 cup fingerling cooked carrots (or preboiled)
  • 1 or 2 small seeded and sliced bell peppers (or use jarred roasted peppers)
  • 2 cups cooked potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or red potatoes work great)
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt, pepper and cayenne to taste (adjust depending on saltiness of corned beef)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds for traditional flavor

Instructions

  1. Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for around 1 more minute.
  4. Add the cooked potatoes and saute until they begin to brown and crisp up, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Stir in any of the vegetables using chopped corned beef, stirring to combine just to heat through.
  6. Season with black pepper, paprika, and salt.

Notes

Serving Ideas

Serving Ideas: This skillet is incredibly versatile and can be served several ways:

  • Top with fried eggs for a hearty breakfast.
  • Serve with Irish soda bread or crusty bread for a comforting meal.
  • Add a side of grainy mustard or horseradish sauce for extra flavor. Pair with a light green salad to balance the richness.
  • Serve over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.


Delicious Addition Suggestions

You can easily customize this skillet with extra ingredients:

  • Hot peppers for heat
  • Peas for added texture 
  • Snow peas
  • String beans
  • Tomato sauce for color
  • Broccoli slaw or minced broccoli
  • Spinach or another green
  • Mushrooms sautéed with the onions 
  • Shredded Swiss cheese melted on top 
  • Fried or poached eggs for a breakfast-style skillet 
  • Dijon mustard is stirred in at the end for a tangy flavor




Helpful Cooking Tips

  1. Use leftover potatoes: Roasted or boiled potatoes from your corned beef dinner work perfectly.
  2. Dry the potatoes first: This helps them crisp better in the skillet. 
  3. Don't overcrowd the pan: Give the ingredients room so they brown instead of steaming.
  4. Slice the cabbage thinly: It cooks faster and blends better with the other ingredients.
  5. Taste before salting: Corned beef is naturally salty, so adjust seasoning accordingly.


Nutrition Facts

Calories

206

Fat (grams)

11 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2 g

Carbs (grams)

20 g

Fiber (grams)

3 g

Net carbs

17 g

Sugar (grams)

3 g

Protein (grams)

8 g

Sodium (milligrams)

470 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

20 mg


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