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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Tender corned beef slow-cooked with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a savory broth. This easy crock pot meal is cozy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners. set it, forget it, and enjoy melt-in-your-mouth comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 pound corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 4 cups water or low sodium beef broth
  • 1 small onion cut into wedges
  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 1 small head green cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic lightly smashed

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the corned beef brisket into the slow cooker with the fat side facing up.
  2. Sprinkle the spice packet evenly over the top of the beef, then add the garlic and onion around it.
  3. Pour the water or broth into the slow cooker until the beef is mostly covered.
  4. Add the carrots and potatoes around the beef, pressing them gently into the liquid.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  6. About 1 hour before serving, place the cabbage wedges on top of the beef.
  7. Cover again and continue cooking until the cabbage is soft and silky.
  8. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Slice the beef against the grain and serve with vegetables and broth.

Notes

For best texture, add cabbage during the last hour of cooking. Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Optional flavor boosts include bay leaves, peppercorns, or apple cider vinegar. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a bit of broth.