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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for a Tender Dinner

A plate featuring perfectly cooked and sliced corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes and carrots.
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This recipe delivers incredibly tender corned beef and flavorful vegetables using your slow cooker. It is a simple, hearty meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 medium head of green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
  • Optional: Horseradish sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, in the basin of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the contents of the spice packet over the meat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the water or broth and apple cider vinegar. Pour this liquid around the corned beef in the slow cooker. Add the peppercorns and mustard seeds.
  3. Arrange the onion, carrots, and potatoes around the sides of the brisket.
  4. Cover the slow cooker 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 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the cabbage wedges around the meat and vegetables. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender.
  6. Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  7. Arrange the sliced beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage on a platter. You can spoon some of the cooking liquid over the meat for extra moisture.
  8. Serve immediately with horseradish sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • For the most tender corned beef, cook it low and slow for the full 8 to 10 hours on the LOW setting.
  • Do not skip resting the meat; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in juicier beef.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute the water/broth with one bottle of Guinness beer.

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