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Cozy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Baby Potatoes Made Easy

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef brisket, baby potatoes, and cabbage, perfect for cozy dinners on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (red or yellow)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • Pickling spices packet (or homemade mix of mustard seeds, coriander seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice)
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess saltiness and pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
  2. Place the quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, and baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. (5 minutes)
  3. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, fat side up.
  4. Pour 4 cups of beef broth or water over the brisket. Add the pickling spices packet, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Ensure the liquid covers at least 2/3 of the brisket; add water if needed. (2 minutes)
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the brisket is fork-tender. Avoid lifting the lid too often. (Active time: 10 minutes; Passive: 8-10 hours)
  6. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges and carrots (if using) around the brisket. (2 minutes)
  7. Check for doneness: brisket should shred easily, potatoes and cabbage should be soft but hold shape.
  8. Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. (10 minutes)
  9. Serve sliced brisket, cabbage, and potatoes on a platter, spooning some cooking liquid over for extra flavor.

Notes

Rinsing the brisket reduces excess saltiness. Add cabbage and carrots in the last hour to avoid mushy vegetables. Position brisket fat side up to baste meat naturally. Use tongs to handle brisket to keep it intact. If broth is too salty, add water or unsalted broth before serving. Leftovers keep well up to 4 days stored in cooking liquid.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, cabbage, baby potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal, slow cooker recipe

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