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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe with Cabbage and Potatoes Made Easy

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for tender corned beef with cabbage and potatoes, perfect for family meals and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet included)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Mustard or horseradish sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Remove the corned beef brisket from its packaging and rinse under cold water to wash off excess brine. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the quartered onions and smashed garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and peppercorns.
  3. Place the brisket on top of the onion and garlic layer, fat side up. Pour in 4 cups of water or enough to cover about half the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  5. After about 6 hours, add the carrots and potatoes around the brisket. Cover and continue cooking for 1 hour.
  6. Place cabbage wedges on top of the potatoes and carrots for the last 30 to 45 minutes of cooking.
  7. Check that the corned beef is fork-tender and falls apart easily. Potatoes and cabbage should be soft but hold their shape.
  8. Carefully remove the brisket and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  9. Arrange sliced corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots on a warm platter. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with mustard or horseradish sauce.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage in the last 30-45 minutes to avoid mushiness. Let the meat rest before slicing to keep it juicy. If water level gets low during cooking, add a splash of hot water. Slice against the grain for tenderness. Mustard or horseradish sauce pairs well.

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