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Cozy Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

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A tender and flavorful slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (preferably with seasoning packet)
  • 2–3 small yellow onions, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 4 cups water or beef broth (950 ml)
  • Mustard or horseradish sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and cabbage as described.
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Layer onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of water or beef broth to cover the veggies and about half the brisket.
  6. Add peppercorns and tuck bay leaves around the meat.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  8. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker and replace the lid.
  9. Once cooking is complete, remove the corned beef and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  10. Serve sliced brisket with cooked vegetables and spoon some cooking liquid over the top. Optionally, add mustard or horseradish sauce.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage only in the last 15 minutes to avoid mushiness. Slice meat against the grain for tenderness. Use beef broth for richer flavor. If no slow cooker, braise in Dutch oven at 300°F for about 3 hours, adding cabbage in last 30 minutes.

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

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