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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for Cozy Nights In

This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 3 pounds Corned Beef Brisket Look for a piece with a spice packet included.
  • 1 head Cabbage Cut into wedges.
  • 4 medium Carrots Fresh and peeled, sliced into thick rounds.
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Creamy texture holds up well.
  • 1 whole Onion Quartered.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Smashed.
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Essential for flavor.
  • 1 packet Spice Packet Typically included with the brisket.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Corned Beef: Place the corned beef brisket in your slow cooker with the fat side facing up. Sprinkle the spice packet evenly over it.
  2. Add Vegetables: Arrange the quartered onion, sliced carrots, and baby potatoes around the corned beef. Toss in the smashed garlic cloves.
  3. Pour in the Broth: Pour beef broth over the corned beef and vegetables, ensuring the liquid covers them without submerging the meat.
  4. Set the Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 8-9 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours.
  5. Add Cabbage: About one hour before cooking time ends, add the cabbage wedges into the slow cooker.
  6. Final Touches and Serve: Remove the corned beef and vegetables from the cooker and let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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