Description
Savor the comforting flavors of this Juicy Slow Cooker Corned Beef, tenderly simmered with aromatic spices, carrots, and cabbage. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this easy recipe brings classic Irish comfort to your kitchen with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds corned beef brisket, with spice packet
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup beer (optional, use water or more broth if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Place the corned beef brisket in the slow cooker and add the spice packet.
- Add the quartered onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery stalks.
- Pour in the beef broth and beer (or water), then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
- Add the bay leaf, black peppercorns, and the cabbage wedges.
- Cook on LOW for 8‑10 hours, or on HIGH for 4‑5 hours, until the meat is fork‑tender.
- Remove the beef, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Serve the sliced corned beef with the vegetables, and drizzle the cooking liquid over the top.
Notes
Tip: For extra flavor, let the corned beef sit in the refrigerator overnight with the spice packet. Substitute beef broth with chicken broth for a milder taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: B
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, comfort food, holiday, Irish