Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with expert tips on buying, preparing, and cooking corned beef, plus two recipes.

Image Sarah DiGregorio’s corned beef with cabbage.Credit...Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: LIza Jernow.

1. Pat beef dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Cook half of beef until browned on all sides ...

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Combine cornstarch, salt, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder ...

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