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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef brisket cooked with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a classic family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat cut recommended)
  • Seasoning packet (usually included with corned beef; contains pickling spices)
  • 1.5 pounds yellow potatoes, quartered (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges (green or savoy)
  • 3–4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place quartered potatoes, carrot chunks, onion quarters, and smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up.
  4. Pour 2 cups of beef broth around the brisket, avoiding washing off the seasoning.
  5. Add the seasoning packet, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  7. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, tuck cabbage wedges around the brisket, cover, and continue cooking.
  8. Check for doneness: meat should be fork-tender, potatoes and cabbage soft but holding shape.
  9. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Serve sliced brisket with the cooked vegetables and drizzle with cooking juices.

Notes

Rinsing the corned beef helps reduce excess saltiness. Add cabbage in the last hour to keep it tender but not mushy. Use tongs to remove brisket to keep it intact. Save cooking liquid for au jus or to moisten leftovers. If brisket is tough, cook an extra hour on low. Can substitute sweet potatoes or cauliflower for potatoes to adjust carbs. Vegetable broth can replace beef broth for lighter flavor or vegetarian adaptation.

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

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