3 pounds corned beef
1 rib celery
1 teaspoon peppercorns crushed
4 cloves whole
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon red bell peppers crushed
1 clove garlic minced
6 potatoes boiling, pared and quartered
6 carrots halved lengthwise
6 turnips small, halved
6 onions small
1 head cabbage cut into 6 wedges
Place corned beef in large heavy kettle and cover with water. Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Skim residue from surface as it rises. Add celery, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, red pepper, and garlic. Simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Add potatoes and carrots; cook for 15 minutes. Remove celery and bay leaf. Cut meat into thin slices; arrange on large heated platter with vegetables. Spoon some cooking liquid over meat slices just before serving.
* Use corned beef round, if available, as it has less fat than the brisket.