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Corned Beef & Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe

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This classic Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe slow cooks a tender, flavorful corned beef brisket with hearty vegetables in a rich beef broth. Perfect for a comforting, traditional meal, the brisket is cooked low and slow in a crock pot for juicy, melt-in-your-mouth results, complemented by soft carrots, potatoes, onions, and cabbage added near the end for freshness.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 4 Large carrots, chopped into large pieces
  • 6 Medium russet potatoes, quartered
  • 1 Yellow onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 head of cabbage, coarsely chopped (optional)

Meat and Broth

  • 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket
  • 3 cups beef broth

Seasonings

  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh pepper
  • Spices packet that comes with the corned beef brisket

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Place the chopped carrots, quartered potatoes, and quartered onion at the bottom of your crock pot to create a vegetable bed.
  2. Add Garlic: Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the vegetables for added flavor.
  3. Add Broth: Pour the 3 cups of beef broth over the vegetables to keep them moist during cooking.
  4. Prepare Brisket: Rinse the corned beef brisket to remove excess blood, and trim off any excess fat if desired.
  5. Layer Brisket: Place the cleaned brisket on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
  6. Season: Sprinkle the seasoning packet that comes with the brisket along with the salt and fresh pepper onto the meat.
  7. Cook Brisket: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours. Adjust time if your crock pot runs hot. The internal temperature of the corned beef should reach about 160°F before adding the cabbage.
  8. Add Cabbage: One hour before serving, add the chopped cabbage to the crock pot to soften without overpowering flavors, or cook separately to keep flavors distinct.
  9. Finish Cooking: Continue cooking until the corned beef reaches an internal temperature of 190-205°F, indicating it is fully cooked and tender.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove the brisket from the crock pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the cooked vegetables and cabbage.

Notes

  • Trim excess fat from the brisket if you prefer a leaner dish.
  • Cabbage can be cooked separately if you want to prevent its flavor from mingling with other vegetables.
  • Monitor the internal temperature of the brisket with a meat thermometer for best results.
  • If your crock pot cooks hotter than average, reduce the cook time to avoid overcooking.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day, allowing the flavors to meld further.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Irish-American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/corned-beef-and-cabbage-slow-cooker-recipe/