Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a classic comfort dish that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you want an easy, hearty meal. Tender corned beef brisket is slow-cooked with carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, infusing everything with savory flavor. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this festive dinner comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker for a family-friendly supper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lb. corned beef, with seasoning packet
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth (or water for a milder flavor)
- 2 bay leaves
Vegetables
- 1 lb. baby carrots
- 2 lbs. baby potatoes (red and gold)
- 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Remove the corned beef from its packaging and place it at the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the included seasoning packet over the beef. Pour in the beef broth (or water if you want a milder flavor), and add the bay leaves on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 5 hours. This slow cooking will begin to tenderize the beef and let it absorb the savory flavors.
- Add Potatoes and Carrots: After 5 hours, arrange the baby carrots and baby potatoes around the brisket in the slow cooker. Return the lid and continue cooking on LOW heat for another 3 hours. This ensures the vegetables become perfectly tender without becoming mushy.
- Add the Cabbage: Place the chopped cabbage on top of the other ingredients. Cover once more and continue cooking on LOW for the final 30 minutes. The cabbage will steam and soften without overcooking, keeping its flavor and texture intact.
- Finishing Touches: Use tongs and a slotted spoon to gently remove the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes from the slow cooker and set them on a serving platter. Take out the corned beef and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain for maximum tenderness. Serve warm and enjoy the classic comfort of this dish!
Notes
- Corned beef is naturally high in sodium as it’s brined. To reduce sodium, rinse the beef before cooking and consider using water instead of beef broth.
- Slice the corned beef against the grain for the most tender results.
- Use a mix of red and gold baby potatoes for color and flavor variety.
- Leftovers are excellent in sandwiches or hashed for breakfast!
