Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Warm up your home with this slow cooker corned beef recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Tender slices of brisket, infused with savory spices, simmer alongside vibrant carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, creating a hearty meal that evokes nostalgic memories. Just set it and forget it—your kitchen will fill with tantalizing aromas while you enjoy the day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs corned beef brisket
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
- ½ head green cabbage, sliced into wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp pickling spice blend
Instructions
- Slice corned beef into manageable pieces for even cooking.
- Layer sliced brisket at the bottom of the slow cooker; add carrots, potatoes, garlic, and spices on top.
- Pour beef broth over the layered ingredients until just submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cabbage wedges on top to steam.
- Check for fork-tenderness; if it falls apart easily, it's ready.
- Remove brisket from pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg