Description
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe offers a tender, flavorful meal perfect for celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner. The brisket is slow-cooked with Guinness, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables to create a hearty and comforting dish that requires minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 3-4 lb Corned Beef Brisket, plus seasonings
Liquids
- 440 ml can Guinness beer
- 3 cups Water
Vegetables
- 2 large Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium White Onion, cut into sixths (bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup Baby Red Potatoes, halved
- 1 cup Baby Golden Potatoes, halved
- 1 head Cabbage, cut into wedges
Spices
- 1 tsp Whole Cloves
- 1 tsp Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Allspice
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots, cut the onion into bite-sized sixths, halve the baby red and golden potatoes, and cut the cabbage into wedges. Set the cabbage aside for later.
- Layer Vegetables and Beef: Place the carrots, onions, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side down.
- Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in the 3 cups of water followed by the can of Guinness, ensuring the brisket is partially submerged. Sprinkle whole cloves, peppercorns, and allspice evenly over the top.
- Initial Slow Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the beef and vegetables to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Add Half the Cabbage: After the initial cooking, add half of the cabbage wedges on top, cover, and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 hours on high.
- Final Cabbage Cooking: Remove the brisket from the slow cooker to create space, add the remaining cabbage, and cook on low heat for about an hour until the cabbage is tender.
Notes
- Using Guinness beer adds a rich, malty flavor, but you can substitute with beef broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust cabbage cooking time to your preferred texture; longer cooking will yield softer cabbage.
- Let the cooked brisket rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Serve with mustard or horseradish sauce for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: corned beef and cabbage, crockpot meals, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day, Irish dinner
