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Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours 20 minutes (low) or 4 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage recipe delivers tender, juicy corned beef cooked low and slow with a medley of hearty vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal, the beef simmers with carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, infused with savory spices and beef broth, creating a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 (3 to 4 lb) boneless corned beef brisket with spice packet

Vegetables

  • 1 medium green cabbage, chopped into wedges
  • 4 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered

Liquids and Seasonings

  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Spice packet included with corned beef brisket

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by washing and cutting your vegetables. Chop the cabbage into wedges, slice the carrots into thick rounds, and quarter the potatoes. Presentation matters, so aim for uniform pieces that cook evenly.
  2. Layer Your Vegetables: Place all the prepared vegetables at the bottom of your slow cooker. This foundation adds vibrant color and will soak up delicious flavors from the beef during cooking.
  3. Add The Corned Beef: Unwrap your corned beef brisket and set it on top of the vegetable bed. Pour in enough beef broth to cover about half of the brisket, which keeps everything moist and allows flavors to meld perfectly.
  4. Spice It Up: Open the spice packet that came with your brisket and sprinkle it generously over the top. This adds the essential flavor components. Cover the slow cooker with the lid to trap the heat inside.
  5. Set It And Forget It: Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours. Either cooking time yields tender, flavorful meat as you go about your day.
  6. Serve With Flair: Once finished, carefully remove the beef and vegetables using tongs. Slice the corned beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and serve alongside the caramelized vegetables.

Notes

  • For best results, choose a brisket with good marbling to keep the meat juicy.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes are preferred for their creamy texture after slow cooking.
  • Adjust salt by using low-sodium broth; the spice packet and corned beef can be salty.
  • Slicing the beef against the grain ensures the most tender bites.
  • If time allows, letting corned beef rest for 10 minutes after cooking helps retain juices.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 6 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Irish-American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/slow-cooker-corned-beef-with-cabbage-recipe/