Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage for Cozy Family Nights

This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is the perfect dish for family gatherings, delivering a hearty and comforting meal that's surprisingly simple to prepare.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Resting Time 10

Total Time 9 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Irish

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat

2 pounds Corned Beef Choose a flat cut for optimal tenderness.

For the Vegetables

1 pound Small Potatoes Use waxy varieties like red or yellow; keep the skin on.
1 large Onion Quartered to add sweetness.
2 cups Baby Carrots You can swap with regular carrots.
3 stalks Celery Cut into 3-inch pieces.
4 cloves Garlic Use whole cloves.
1 head Cabbage Cut into wedges to add in the last hour of cooking.

For the Flavor

3 cups Beef Broth Adjust according to your brisket size.
2 tablespoons Pickling Spice Supplement with additional spices if needed.

Equipment

slow cooker

Method

Preparation Instructions

Wash and prep vegetables. Layer small potatoes, quartered onions, baby carrots, and cut celery in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add whole garlic cloves.
Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetable layer, fat side up.
Pour in beef broth to nearly cover the brisket.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 9 hours.
One hour before serving, gently add cabbage wedges on top of the corned beef and vegetables.
After cooking, remove corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, let the corned beef rest before slicing to maximize tenderness. Adjust broth based on brisket size.

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