Corned beef and cabage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage – a classic dish that’s perfect for a hearty, comforting meal. The slow cooker makes this recipe wonderfully easy, allowing the corned beef to become exceptionally tender while infusing the cabbage with rich flavors. Let’s get started on this delightful recipe:

Ingredients:

  • Corned Beef Brisket (3-4 lbs, with spice packet)
  • Cabbage (1 head, cut into wedges)
  • Carrots (4, peeled and cut into chunks)
  • Potatoes (4, peeled and quartered)
  • Onion (1, cut into wedges)
  • Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Beef Broth (4 cups)
  • Bay Leaves (2)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the Corned Beef:
    • Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables.
    • Sprinkle the contents of the spice packet over the brisket.
    • Add bay leaves and pour in the beef broth.
  3. Cook:
    • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  4. Add the Cabbage:
    • In the last hour of cooking, add the cabbage wedges on top of the brisket.
  5. Serve:
    • Once the cabbage is tender, carefully remove the corned beef and let it rest for a few minutes.
    • Slice the corned beef against the grain.
    • Serve with the vegetables and some of the cooking liquid.

This slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is a fuss-free way to prepare a traditionally time-consuming dish. The beef comes out juicy and flavorful, perfectly complemented by the soft vegetables.

Grocery List:

  • Corned Beef Brisket (3-4 lbs, with spice packet)
  • Cabbage (1 head)
  • Carrots (4)
  • Potatoes (4)
  • Onion (1)
  • Garlic (4 cloves)
  • Beef Broth (4 cups)
  • Bay Leaves (2)
  • Salt
  • Pepper