Description
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is the perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you’re craving a hearty, comforting meal. With tender, juicy corned beef, perfectly cooked cabbage, and a flavorful broth, this dish is the epitome of easy, low-effort cooking. Simply set it in the slow cooker and let it work its magic! It’s a traditional Irish-American meal that’s both delicious and simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
- 10–12 small baby potatoes (or 4–5 medium-sized potatoes, halved)
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 cups beef broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Begin by placing the baby potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. These will serve as a flavorful base for the corned beef.
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Add the Corned Beef:
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and place it on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the seasoning packet (that comes with the corned beef) over the meat. Add minced garlic and Dijon mustard (if using) for extra flavor.
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Add Liquid:
- Pour the beef broth or water over the meat and vegetables. Add apple cider vinegar to enhance the flavor of the broth.
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Cook the Corned Beef:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or high for 4-5 hours, until the corned beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
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Add the Cabbage:
- About 1 hour before serving, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker, pushing them down into the liquid. Continue cooking until the cabbage is tender.
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Serve:
- Once everything is cooked, remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the corned beef with the vegetables, and spoon some of the broth over everything for extra flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use just water instead of broth, but the broth adds extra richness and flavor.
- For a more robust flavor, you can add a few whole spices, such as a couple of cloves, a cinnamon stick, or bay leaves, into the slow cooker.
- If you like a bit of crispy texture on your corned beef, you can quickly sear it in a hot pan for a couple of minutes on each side before placing it in the slow cooker.
- The cabbage will cook down quite a bit, so don’t be afraid to add a generous amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 hours on low (or 4-5 hours on high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg