Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe is a classic dish that combines tender corned beef with flavorful cabbage and vegetables. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you crave a hearty meal, this Crockpot recipe allows for easy preparation and cooking.

Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

This recipe features corned beef brisket slow-cooked with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, resulting in a deliciously tender and flavorful meal. It takes about 8 hours to cook and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds corned beef brisket
1 medium onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the quartered onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Add the Corned Beef: Place the corned beef brisket on top of the onions, fat side up. Sprinkle the seasoning packet that comes with the brisket over the meat.
Add Vegetables: Layer the carrots and potatoes around the brisket. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.

Add Cabbage: In the last hour of cooking, add the cabbage wedges on top of the brisket and cook until tender.
Serve: Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the vegetables and some of the cooking liquid.