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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

This classic Irish-American dish features tender corned beef brisket simmered with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes until everything melts in your mouth, making it a comforting family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs corned beef brisket Buy from a trusted butcher for better quality.
  • 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges Choose firm, fresh cabbage.
  • 4-6 large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1-2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 cups beef broth Use low-sodium broth to control salt.
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the brisket lightly under cold water if salted and pat dry.
  2. Place the corned beef in the slow cooker, flat-side down.
  3. Sprinkle mustard seeds and black peppercorns over the brisket. Add minced garlic.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring it comes partway up the brisket.
  5. Arrange cabbage wedges, carrots, and halved potatoes around the brisket.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
Serving
  1. Rest brisket for 10–15 minutes, then slice against the grain before serving.
  2. Serve with cabbage wedges, carrots, and potatoes. Spoon some cooking liquid over the meat.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and makes great leftovers. The flavors deepen after a day.