Dutch Oven Crunchy Corned Beef

Ingredients

• 1 pound of corned beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 cup of beef broth
• 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add the corned beef and brown for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the spices and stir to combine. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the top of the mixture.
8. Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Corned beef was originally created as a way to preserve beef in the days before refrigeration.
• The term “corned” refers to the large grains of salt used to cure the beef.
• Panko bread crumbs are Japanese-style bread crumbs that are coarser and crunchier than traditional bread crumbs.