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The Best Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage: Tender and Easy

A plate featuring tender slices of corned beef and cabbage, alongside boiled potatoes and carrots.
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You can make incredibly tender corned beef and cabbage using your slow cooker. This easy, hands-off recipe delivers classic comfort food flavors perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
  • 4 cups water or beef broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Place the quartered onion and minced garlic 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 and the peppercorns over the meat.
  3. Pour the water or broth around the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  5. About 1 hour before the cooking time is complete, add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker around the meat.
  6. Add the cabbage wedges on top of the other vegetables. Cover and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Carefully remove the corned beef to a cutting board. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  8. Serve the sliced beef with the cooked vegetables and spoon some of the cooking liquid over the top for extra flavor. This recipe makes a fantastic Hearty Winter Meal.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can add 1 bay leaf to the liquid before cooking.
  • If you prefer a different cooking method, this recipe works well in an Instant Pot for a quicker result.
  • Save your leftovers! This makes amazing Reuben sandwich filling the next day.
  • Find more comforting recipes like this one on our Pinterest account.

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Find it online: https://kitchenuser.net/corned-beef-and-cabbage-slow-cooker-recipe/