Recipe: Microwave New England Boiled Dinner

MICROWAVE NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER

3 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket
3 cups water
1 Bermuda onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
black pepper (to taste)
3 potatoes, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 cabbage head
Hungarian paprika (optional)

Place the brisket in a 3-quart casserole dish; add 3 cups water. Lay slices of onion over top; add garlic, bay leaves and black pepper.

Cover and microwave on high power for 10 minutes.

Turn brisket over and cover again. Microwave on low for 70-80 minutes, turning meat every 25 minutes.

Add sliced potatoes and carrots to broth. Cut cabbage into 6 wedges and arrange in a circular design on top of meat. Add a dusting of Hungarian paprika to potatoes and cabbage if you prefer.

Cover and cook at high temperature for 25-30 minutes, rearranging vegetables after 15 minutes. Vegetables should be tender when done.

Discard bay leaves and let stand a few minutes before serving.

Serving Ideas: Crusty bread and fresh fruit complete this meal.

Servings: 6
Source: Jo Anne Merrill