You’re post St. Patrick’s Day, and you have a ton of corned beef leftovers. Or you just love corned beef, and you happen to have a ton left. Now, you’re not sure how to get it back on your plate.
Fear not — there are many ways to reheat your corned beef and get it back into fighting shape.
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Can You Reheat Corned Beef?
Yes! Of course, you can reheat corned beef. It’s a dish that is slow-cooked, so your meat should be falling apart.
There’s no real danger at this point that you can overcook it (though I’m sure some will try), and you can’t really undercook it. (You do want it to be warm enough to enjoy. Cold corned beef isn’t really a thing.)
But yes, the truth is you can reheat pretty much any food that has been refrigerated or frozen. It’s simply a matter of using the right approach with the right appliance for your specific dish.
For foods that have been breaded or fried, you are probably going to get the best results reheating them in the oven or in an air fryer. For foods that have been baked or grilled, you’ll probably get the best results reheating them back in the oven or back on the grill.
When it comes to corned beef, we’re probably going to be best off using the oven or the stovetop, but let’s run through each appliance and see what we get.
Should You Reheat Corned Beef?
Before we get started reheating, let’s talk about food safety.
If you’re concerned about potential toxins like bacteria getting into your leftovers, first know that the chances of getting sick from leftovers are slim. If you didn’t get sick from the food the first time you made it, and you stored your food properly, you can likely eat it straight from the fridge, cold, with no problem.
But, again, you probably don’t want cold corned beef.
Still, to be clear, the general guidelines do say to heat all leftovers to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit just to be absolutely sure you’re out of the “danger zone.”
But of course, you should always do your own research. To get you started on that research, check out this article on reheating leftovers by Healthline.
How to Reheat Corned Beef in the Oven
Reheating corned beef in the oven is not quick, but it is easy.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the corned beef in a shallow baking dish and pour some beef broth in the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the pan with foil and heat in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Check the temperature, serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
How to Reheat Corned Beef in the Microwave
Reheating corned beef in the microwave is unlikely to get you the best results, but it can be done.
- Slice the corned beef into thick slices and place them on a microwave-safe plate.
- Pour some broth over the slices and cover with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave on high in 30-second increments until the corned beef is thoroughly heated.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Corned Beef in an Air Fryer
If you’re thinking about reheating corned beef in an air fryer, you’re in luck! You can get your meat heated on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Slice the corned beef into 1-inch thick slices and place them in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
- Check the temperature and heat for another 2 minutes, if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Corned Beef on a Grill
Grilling your leftover corned beef can be a great way to get this dish back on your plate with a whole new spin.
- Fire your grill up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice your corned beef to 1-inch-thick slices.
- Place the slices directly on the grill over indirect heat.
- Allow to cook for about 2 minutes on each side with the top closed while the meat is cooking.
- Check the temperature to be sure the beef is heated through.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Corned Beef in a Toaster Oven
The toaster oven is a great way to get your meal ready to eat. After all, the toaster oven has been saving meals and getting people eating for decades. It will get the job done of a conventional oven in less time and at a much hotter temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice corned beef into 1-inch-thick slices and place on a baking sheet.
- Cover the slices with broth then cover the whole pan with aluminum foil.
- Heat for 15-20 minutes and check the temperature.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Corned Beef in a Pan on the Stove
Finally, reheating corned beef on the stovetop can be a dream. You’ll love the crispy, fried element this approach adds.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium heat and drizzle olive oil in the bottom of the pan.
- Slice the corned beef into 1-inch-thick slices and place in the pan.
- Heat on both sides until crispy, about 2 minutes, and check to be sure they’re heated through.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Winner! – The Best Way to Reheat Corned Beef Is Using the Stovetop
Honestly, any of these approaches can work with this dish, with the exception of the microwave only because it can make the beef rubbery.
The stovetop is just so great because you can get the meat back on your plate quickly, and you get that nice crisp on the outside while the corned beef remains juicy on the inside.
It might even inspire you to make a nice corned beef hash!
What do you think? Do you have a favorite way to reheat corned beef? Let me know in the comments. I love to hear from my readers.
