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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Three thick slices of tender corned beef served alongside boiled cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
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Make tender corned beef brisket with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots in your slow cooker. This easy recipe requires minimal preparation and results in a flavorful, comforting meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the onion quarters in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, on top of the onions. Sprinkle the contents of the spice packet over the meat.
  3. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the sides of the brisket.
  4. Pour the beef broth or water into the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  6. About 1 hour before the corned beef is done cooking, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker, nestling them around the meat and vegetables. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender.
  7. Carefully remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  8. Serve the sliced corned beef with the cooked vegetables. You can use the cooking liquid to make a simple gravy if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, substitute 1 cup of the beef broth with 1 cup of Guinness or other dark beer.
  • Save your leftover corned beef for making homemade corned beef hash or Reuben sandwiches the next day.
  • If you prefer a crispier finish on the cabbage, you can briefly place the cooked wedges under the broiler before serving.

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