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Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for Fall-Apart Tender Results

Plate featuring thick slices of tender corned beef served alongside boiled cabbage, carrots, and small potatoes.
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Make the most tender corned beef brisket with this easy slow cooker recipe. This set-it-and-forget-it method yields fall apart tender corned beef and cabbage, perfect for a cozy family dinner or St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) corned beef brisket, with spice packet
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 cups water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns (optional, from spice packet)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional, from spice packet)

Instructions

  1. Place the onion quarters in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, on top of the onions. If using the spice packet, sprinkle the contents over the brisket.
  3. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the sides of the brisket.
  4. Pour the water or broth into the slow cooker around the meat and vegetables.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the corned beef is fork-tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker, nestling them down into the liquid. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender.
  7. Carefully remove the corned beef brisket from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  8. Serve the sliced corned beef with the cooked potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. You can use the cooking liquid to spoon over the meat for extra moisture.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the water with 2 cups of Guinness stout when cooking the corned beef.
  • If you prefer a mustard glazed corned beef, prepare a simple glaze of 1/4 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and brush it over the brisket during the last hour of cooking.
  • Save your leftover corned beef to make delicious Reuben sandwiches the next day.

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