Description
A comforting and traditional Irish-inspired dish made easy in the slow cooker. This corned beef and cabbage recipe features fork-tender brisket, flavorful vegetables, and minimal prep—perfect for a cozy family meal or holiday celebration.
Ingredients
3–4 lb corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
1 onion, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lb baby carrots
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional, for serving)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Rinse the corned beef brisket and set it on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the included spice packet over the brisket.
- Pour the beef broth around the meat and veggies so the brisket is partially submerged.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender.
- About 1 hour before serving, add the cabbage wedges on top, cover again, and let them soften.
- Remove the brisket and slice it against the grain.
- Serve warm with the cooked vegetables, Dijon mustard if desired, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
Swap baby potatoes with Yukon gold or red potatoes for a different texture.
Add a splash of Guinness beer with the broth for more flavor depth.
Include parsnips or turnips for added root vegetables.
Trim excess fat from the brisket for a lighter version.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes with the spice packet for a spicier dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
