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Cozy Corn Beef Crock Pot Recipe

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A tender, juicy slow-cooked corned beef with hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. This easy crock pot recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth comfort food with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet if available)
  • 6 medium yellow potatoes, quartered (can substitute red potatoes)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large onion, thickly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (whole or freshly cracked)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened (can substitute olive oil for dairy-free)
  • Salt to taste (corned beef is already salty)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and chop potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion as described; set aside.
  2. Optional: Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water and pat dry to reduce saltiness.
  3. Place potatoes, carrots, and onions at the bottom of the crock pot to create a heat-distributing bed.
  4. Place the corned beef brisket fat side up on top of the vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle minced garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and thyme over the meat and veggies.
  6. Pour in beef broth until it almost covers the brisket (about 4 cups).
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours (low is best for tender meat).
  8. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, tuck cabbage wedges around the brisket to keep them firm.
  9. When done, carefully remove the brisket and veggies; let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Slice the brisket and serve alongside the cooked vegetables, ladling some broth over top.

Notes

Rinsing the corned beef before cooking reduces saltiness. Add cabbage in the last hour to prevent mushiness. Slice against the grain for tenderness. Watch broth levels and add water or broth if needed. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.

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