A traditional Irish American dish, Corned Beef and Cabbage is a staple in homes across the country during St. Patrick’s Day. Now, those with swallowing difficulties can get in on the festivities with a version that meets IDDSI Levels 4, 5 & 6.
Ingredients
| 1 Serving | 6 Servings | 12 Servngs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAN SIZE | Mini loaf pan or individual baking dish | 1/3 steamtable pan 2″ deep | 2 – 1/3 steamtable pans 2″ deep |
| BAKING TIME | 10-20 minutes | 20-30 minutes | 35-45 minutes |
| Cornef beed, hot | 3 oz | 1 lb 2 oz | 2 lb 4 oz |
| Low sodium beef broth | 1/4 cup | 1 1/2 cups | 3 cups |
| THICK & EASY® Instant Food Thickener – TUB Item: 007941 | 1 1/2 Tbsp | 1/2 cup | 1 cup |
| Cabbage, cooked, drained (reserve liquid) |
1/2 cup | 3 cups | 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) |
| Reserved cooking liquid or low sodium broth, hot | 1 1/2 tsp | 3 Tbsp | 1/3 cup |
| THICK & EASY® Instant Food Thickener – TUB Item: 007941 | 1 Tbsp | 1/3 cup | 2/3 cup |
| Mustard sauce, prepared | 1 Tbsp | 1/3 cup | 2/3 cups |
How To Prepare
- Puree corned beef with hot broth in a blender or food processor until smooth in texture.
- Add THICK & EASY® Instant Food Thickener and process briefly until combined.
- Spread into pan(s) coated with cooking spray.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F or heat in steamer until temperature reaches 165°F and knife inserted in center of pan comes out clean.
- Puree cooked cabbage in food processor until smooth.
- Add amount of reserved liquid needed and process until smooth.
- Add second amount of THICK & EASY® Instant Food Thickener and process briefly until combined.
- Spread into pan(s) coated with cooking spray.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F or heat in steamer until temperature reaches 165°F and knife inserted in center of pan comes out clean.
- Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and portioning into number of servings needed.
- Place one cut portion, one #10 scoop, or one shaped and molded slice of pureed corned beef onto serving plate.
- Portion one #16 scoop of pureed cabbage per serving.
- Garnish with 1 Tbsp mustard sauce per serving, if desired.
Note: Pureed meat can also be portioned into food molds that resemble meat slices. Freeze molds until firm; then heat in steamer until temperature reaches 165°F
Serving Suggestion: Serve with pureed carrots and mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 3 oz corned beef, 1/2 cup cabbage
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 1010mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 14g
Added Sugars: 2g
Protein: 19g
Vitamin D: 0% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 10% DV
Potassium: 6% DV