Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe combining tender corned beef brisket with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic seasonings for an effortless, slow-cooked meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3–4 lb Corned Beef Brisket (with seasoning packet)
- 1 medium Green Cabbage, chopped into wedges
- 1 lb Baby Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes, halved if large
- 4 large Carrots, sliced into chunks
- 1 Yellow Onion, peeled and quartered
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves, peeled
- 4 cups Beef Broth or Water
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Whole Peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt. Chop the cabbage into wedges, slice carrots into chunks, halve the potatoes if large, and peel and quarter the onion. Having everything prepped ensures a smooth cooking process.
- Layer the Vegetables: Place the carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic cloves, and bay leaves in the bottom of the crockpot to create a flavorful vegetable bed for the corned beef.
- Add the Corned Beef: Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up to keep the meat moist and tender as it cooks.
- Season and Add Liquid: Sprinkle the seasoning packet that comes with the corned beef over the meat, add whole peppercorns, and pour beef broth or water into the crockpot until the meat is partially submerged.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Add the Cabbage: About 1 hour before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges on top to steam and soften without losing their shape.
- Rest and Slice: Once done, let the corned beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better texture and vibrant flavors.
- Rinse the corned beef to reduce excess saltiness.
- Cook on low and slow for the most tender results.
- Layer vegetables on the bottom and beef on top to cook evenly.
- Add cabbage in the last hour to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg