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Cozy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Easy Perfect Meal

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef brisket cooked with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, perfect for cozy evenings and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 medium green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional, for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing cabbage)

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut the cabbage into large wedges, halve or quarter the baby potatoes, peel and chop the carrots, and quarter the onion (about 10 minutes).
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water and pat dry with paper towels to reduce saltiness.
  3. Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker to act as a rack.
  4. Place the corned beef on top of the vegetables, fat side up. Sprinkle the spice packet evenly over the brisket. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme sprigs around the meat.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. The liquid should come about halfway up the sides of the brisket but not cover it entirely.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours (low is preferred for tenderness).
  7. About 1 to 1.5 hours before serving, nestle the cabbage wedges around the brisket and cover again.
  8. Check that the corned beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily. If using a meat thermometer, it should read between 190°F and 205°F (88°C to 96°C).
  9. Carefully lift the brisket out and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Arrange the sliced corned beef and vegetables on a large platter. Optionally, brush the cabbage with melted butter and serve with Dijon mustard on the side.

Notes

Rinsing the corned beef is essential to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage in the last 1 to 1.5 hours to avoid mushiness. Slice meat against the grain for tenderness. If your slow cooker runs hot, consider wrapping the brisket in foil or reducing cooking time slightly. You can substitute potatoes with parsnips, turnips, or cauliflower for low-carb options. For vegetarian versions, replace beef with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, slow cooker, crockpot, comfort food, St. Patrick's Day, easy dinner, hearty meal

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