Beet Corned Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pounds corned beef brisket (preferably with spice packet included)
• 6 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 3 medium beets, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• Dijon mustard (optional, for serving)
• Smoked paprika (optional, 1 teaspoon to add depth to the beet mixture)