Baked Corned Beef in the Oven
This Baked Corned Beef in the Oven is incredibly tender and flavorful, with a tangy Dijon mustard crust and a hint of spice from the included seasoning packet. It's the easiest, most hands off way to cook corned beef; perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 package corned beef 3-4 lbs, with seasoning packet
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 sheet heavy duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a large piece of heavy duty foil in an oven proof dish with high sides.
- Remove corned beef from package, set seasoning packet aside. Rinse with cold water, pat dry. Place on foil, fatty side up.
- Rub 1/4 cup Dijon mustard all over the meat. Sprinkle seasoning packet evenly over the top.
- Tightly wrap the corned beef with foil. Bake for 1 hour per pound.
- Optional: Open foil and broil for 5 minutes until top is crispy.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with sautéed cabbage.
Notes
- Cook time is 1 hour per pound. For a 3 lb roast, bake 3 hours.
- Use heavy duty foil for best results.
- If no seasoning packet, use 1 tbsp pickling spices.
- Slice against the grain for tender pieces.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.