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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Easy Recipe for Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Meal

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A simple and tender slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe that delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked cabbage, ideal for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 4 cups water
  • Optional: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • Optional: Worcestershire sauce (a splash)
  • Optional: Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the quartered onion and smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the corned beef brisket on top of the onions, fat side up if possible. Sprinkle the seasoning packet evenly over the brisket.
  4. Add bay leaves and whole peppercorns. Add carrots and, if using, potatoes around the brisket. Pour 4 cups of water over everything, ensuring the water comes halfway up the meat; add more if needed.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  6. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, nestle the cabbage wedges around the brisket. Cover and continue cooking.
  7. Test the corned beef by piercing with a fork; it should be tender and easy to shred. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Adjust cook time if needed.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
  9. Arrange sliced beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes on a platter. Spoon some cooking liquid over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Rinse the brisket before cooking to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage in the last hour to prevent mushiness. Save cooking liquid for broth or reheating leftovers. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat.

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day, Irish recipe, comfort food, easy dinner

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