Irish Boiled Dinner
["1 (4 lb.) beef brisket", "2 (12 oz.) cans light beer", "1 large onion", "1 bay leaf", "1 tsp. salt", "8 peppercorns", "2 beef bouillon cubes", "2 1/2 c. water", "6 medium beets and leaves", "1 medium head green cabbage", "1 lb. carrots", "2 lb. red potatoes", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "horseradish"]
["Trim fat from beef brisket.", "Place in an 8-quart Dutch oven. Add beer, onion (sliced thin), bay leaf, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, salt and water.", "Heat until boiling.", "Cover closely and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.", "Cook beets separately (tops optional). Place cooked brisket on a large platter to cool.", "Add cabbage, carrots and potatoes to the stock and bring to boil; simmer until done (about 30 minutes covered).", "Cut brisket thin.", "Serve slices of brisket with the vegetables from broth.", "Pass the horseradish and use beets as a side dish."]
["beef brisket", "light beer", "onion", "bay leaf", "salt", "peppercorns", "water", "beets", "head green cabbage", "carrots", "red potatoes", "parsley", "horseradish"]