Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 3 1/2- to 5-pound corned beef brisket
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Spice packet from the corned beef package, optional
• 3 quarts water
• 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges