Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
This corned beef and cabbage recipe is an easy dinner for St. Patrick's Day made with tender corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes simmered in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds corned beef brisket , with spice packet
- 1 onion , quartered
- 15 ounce can low-sodium beef broth , or water
- 1 pound red potatoes , quartered
- 2 cups carrots , sliced
- ½ head cabbage , cut in wedges
Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add ingredients to slow cooker. Rinse 3 pounds corned beef in water and then place into the crockpot. Then place the seasoning packet on top of the beef. Next add the onion on top and tuck into the sides. Pour 15 ounces beef broth around the sides. Then fill the can with water and add until it just about covers the brisket. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Add vegetables. Three hours before serving add 1 pound quartered potatoes and 2 cups sliced carrots. Then 30 minutes before serving add 1/2 head cabbage.
- Rest then serve. Remove corned beef from slow cooker when fork tender and allow to rest for a few minutes. Then slice against the grain and serve with vegetables.
Notes
Cooking on stove top: Place the corned beef with spice packet in a large pot and cover with broth or water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes per pound or until tender. Add the vegetables and cook an additional 15 minutes.
Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days. Make corned beef Reuben sandwiches or add to eggs for hash.
Reheat: When ready to reheat, place in the microwave, oven, or back in the slow cooker until warmed through. Add cooking liquid to prevent it from drying out.
Freeze: I would not freeze the vegetables, but you can freeze the corned beef in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 122mg, Sodium: 3081mg, Potassium: 1347mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 7200IU, Vitamin C: 99.3mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
