Milly Gaines
Corned beef is a popular dish that can be made keto-friendly. While traditional corned beef recipes often include potatoes and other high-carb ingredients, there are several ways to prepare corned beef that complies with the low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet. This includes substituting potatoes with radishes or diced kohlrabi, using an uncured brand of corned beef, and preparing the dish in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 4g per serving |
| Calories | 158kcal per serving |
| Protein | 27g per serving |
| Fat | 6g per serving |
| Saturated Fat | 3g per serving |
| Fiber | 1g per serving |
| Net Carbs | 3-7g per serving |
| Nutritional Therapy Practitioner | Brenda Bennett |
| Cured Beef | Corned beef is cured beef |
| Keto-Friendly | Yes, if potatoes are removed |
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What You'll Learn
Corned beef hash with radishes
Corned beef is a beef brisket that has been cured in brine and then boiled. It is a staple food for St. Patrick's Day and is commonly eaten with cabbage. The traditional corned beef hash includes potatoes, but potatoes are high in carbohydrates. If you're on a keto diet, you can substitute potatoes with radishes, which are low in carbs and have a similar texture to cooked potatoes.
Ingredients:
- Radishes
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Spices and fresh herbs (e.g. oregano, tarragon)
- Canned corned beef
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- Eggs (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut the radishes into 1/4" cubes. You will need about 16 radishes to yield 1.5 cups of chopped radishes.
- Dice one whole small yellow onion.
- Cook the radishes and onions in olive oil for about 5 minutes or until softened. You can brown the edges of the radishes a little.
- Add the spices and fresh herbs.
- Mix in the canned corned beef until it is heated through and broken into fine pieces.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, serve with fried eggs. Push the corned beef to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other half. Cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also budget-friendly, as canned corned beef is affordable and shelf-stable. However, it is important to note that canned corned beef is very high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.
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Slow cooker corned beef
Corned beef is a popular dish, especially around St. Patrick's Day. It is a salt-cured beef product, usually available in two cuts: flat and point. The flat cut is generally preferred.
Ingredients:
- Corned beef
- Beef broth (4 cups)
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Seasoning packet
Optional ingredients:
- Onion
- Beer
- Dijon mustard or horseradish
- Bread
Instructions:
- Place the corned beef in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the beef with the seasoning packet.
- Add in the beef broth.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
- Add the potatoes and carrots halfway through the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Add the cabbage during the last hour of cooking.
- Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and slice it.
For extra flavor, you can add onion, beer, and other vegetables of your choice to the slow cooker. If you want to make a corned beef sandwich, serve it with bread, mustard, or horseradish.
There are also keto-friendly variations of the slow cooker corned beef recipe, which typically involve reducing or eliminating the amount of potatoes and carrots used.
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Instant pot corned beef
Corned beef is allowed within a ketogenic diet, as the total carbs are less than 1 gram. However, some people choose to stop consuming canned meats when following this diet.
Ingredients:
- Corned beef brisket (about 3 pounds)
- 2 cups water
- 12-ounce beer (preferably a dark Irish stout, such as Guinness)
- 4 garlic cloves
- Corned beef spice mix
- Salt and pepper
- Baby carrots
- Red potatoes
- Cabbage
Instructions:
- Season the corned beef with salt and pepper, and optionally, with the corned beef spice mix.
- Place a clean trivet into the inner pot of the Instant Pot and pour in the water and beer.
- Place the seasoned beef in the pot, secure the lid, and close the vent.
- Set the Instant Pot to the Manual or Pressure Cook function and program it for 70 minutes for sliceable corned beef or 90 minutes for "fall-apart" tender beef.
- Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then do a quick release for the remaining pressure.
- Remove the corned beef and place it on a cutting board, covering it loosely with foil to rest.
- Remove the trivet and place the vegetables into the pot with the reserved juices.
- Secure the lid, ensuring the vent is closed, and cook on high pressure for an additional 4-5 minutes.
Your Instant Pot corned beef is now ready to be enjoyed!
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Corned beef and cabbage
Corned beef is salt-cured beef that is cooked by boiling. It is commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day, but it is believed to have originated in 19th-century New York City. Irish immigrants noticed flavour similarities between the corned beef of NYC delis and the pork bacon of their homeland.
Corned beef is a popular dish on keto diets. Here is a keto-friendly corned beef and cabbage recipe:
Ingredients:
- Corned beef
- Onion
- Celery
- Pickling spices
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dijon mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
- Mayo
- Capers
- Caper brine
- Parsley
- Cabbage
- Carrots
Instructions:
- Place corned beef, onion, celery, and pickling spices into a large pot.
- Add enough water to cover by 2", season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until very tender (around 3–3 1/2 hours).
- Meanwhile, whisk dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix mayo, capers, caper brine, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cabbage and carrots and continue to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove meat, cabbage, and carrots from the pot. Slice the corned beef and season with more salt and pepper.
You can also make corned beef and cabbage in a slow cooker. Here is a recipe:
Ingredients:
- Corned beef
- Garlic
- Bay leaves
- Water
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Cabbage
Instructions:
- Pour water into the slow cooker until it just about covers the corned beef.
- Add garlic and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- After the initial 3 hours, add potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker.
- Two hours before serving, add cabbage wedges to the slow cooker.
- Remove corned beef from the slow cooker and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
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Canned corned beef
To keep the dish keto-friendly, it is recommended to use radishes or diced kohlrabi instead of potatoes, and to skip the carrots and bread. Uncured corned beef is also an option, which is free of preservatives and nitrates, although it may be a different colour to the traditional variety.
There are several keto-friendly recipes for canned corned beef available, including corned beef hash, corned beef and cabbage, and leftover corned beef soup. These recipes generally involve slow cooking or pressure cooking the meat with various spices and low-carb vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can eat corned beef on a keto diet. However, it is recommended to opt for uncured corned beef, as it is preservative-free and nitrate-free. You can also cure your own beef at home.
To prepare corned beef for a keto diet, it is best to avoid adding potatoes to the dish. You can replace potatoes with radishes, cauliflower, or broccoli.
There are several keto corned beef recipes, including corned beef and cabbage, corned beef hash, and leftover corned beef soup.
