Are you ready to transform your kitchen into an Irish culinary paradise? This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is about to become your new comfort food obsession! Imagine tender, melt-in-your-mouth corned beef infused with aromatic spices, surrounded by perfectly cooked vegetables, all prepared with minimal effort in your trusty slow cooker. Whether you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day or craving a hearty meal that screams home-cooked comfort, this recipe is your ticket to a flavor-packed feast that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Chop the onion and carrots, and cut the cabbage into wedges. Set them aside.
- Take the corned beef brisket and rinse it under cold water to remove excess salt and brine. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place the corned beef brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up. This allows the fat to render and keep the meat moist during cooking.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots around the brisket in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the mustard seeds and black peppercorns. Sprinkle this mixture over the corned beef.
- Pour in the beef broth, ensuring that the liquid covers the meat and vegetables. If needed, add more broth or water to cover.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Allow the corned beef to cook for 8 hours. This slow cooking method will make the meat tender and flavorful.
- About 1 hour before the cooking time is complete, carefully add the cabbage wedges on top of the corned beef and vegetables. This allows the cabbage to steam and absorb the flavors without becoming too mushy.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the corned beef against the grain to ensure tenderness. Serve the slices with the cooked carrots, cabbage, and some of the broth from the slow cooker for added flavor.
- Enjoy your delicious Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage, a hearty dish perfect for any occasion!
Tips
- Always rinse your corned beef to remove excess salt and pat it dry for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook the brisket fat side up to keep the meat incredibly moist and tender.
- Use low heat in your slow cooker to ensure the meat becomes fall-apart delicious.
- Add cabbage only in the last hour of cooking to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Let the meat rest for 10 minutes after cooking to help it retain its juices when slicing.
- Slice against the grain to guarantee maximum tenderness.
- Save some of the cooking broth to serve with the meat for an extra flavor boost.
- For a crispier finish, you can briefly broil the corned beef after slow cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 110mg
