Description
Tender, slow-cooked corned beef simmered with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage creates a classic, comforting one-pot meal. This hearty dish is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
3 to 4 lb corned beef brisket, with seasoning packet
4 cups low sodium beef broth (or water for milder flavor)
2 bay leaves
1 lb baby carrots
2 lbs baby potatoes (red and gold)
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped into wedges
Instructions
- Remove the corned beef from its packaging and place it fat side up in the bottom of an 8-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the included seasoning packet evenly over the top.
- Pour the beef broth over the brisket until it is mostly covered, then add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
- Add the baby potatoes and carrots around the brisket. Cover again and continue cooking on LOW for an additional 3 hours.
- Place the chopped cabbage on top of the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 more minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
- Using tongs and a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Remove the corned beef and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve warm with the vegetables and spoon some of the cooking juices over the top.
Notes
Swap baby potatoes for quartered Yukon gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
Add a sliced onion at the beginning for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Replace part of the broth with dark stout for a deeper savory note.
Add the cabbage later in cooking for a firmer texture.
Serve with whole grain mustard or horseradish sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze sliced corned beef with juices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 621 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1280 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
