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

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A simple, comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef brisket cooked with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any chilly evening when you want a warm, hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • Pickling spices (mustard seeds, coriander seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns) or seasoning packet
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the carrots and potatoes. Quarter the onion and cut the cabbage into large wedges. (10 minutes)
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to reduce excess saltiness and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the beef broth or water along with the pickling spices or seasoning packet.
  4. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up. (5 minutes)
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  6. About 1 to 2 hours before the end of cooking, tuck the cabbage wedges around the brisket to prevent mushiness while allowing flavor absorption.
  7. Check that the corned beef has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and is tender enough to pull apart easily. Vegetables should be soft but hold their shape.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  9. Arrange the meat with the cooked vegetables and drizzle melted butter over the cabbage and potatoes before serving.

Notes

Rinsing the brisket reduces excess saltiness. Add cabbage late in cooking to avoid mushiness. Cooking fat side up bastes the meat for juiciness. Use cooking liquid for soups or gravy. For gluten-free, verify broth and seasoning labels. Optional splash of Irish stout in broth enhances flavor.

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day, comfort food, brisket, potatoes, carrots, easy recipe

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