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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Easy Perfect Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for tender, flavorful corned beef with perfectly cooked cabbage and vegetables. Ideal for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet or homemade spice blend)
  • 4 cups water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes, halved or quartered (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large onion, quartered

Instructions

  1. Rinse and trim the brisket: Pat the corned beef dry and trim excess fat if desired. (5 minutes)
  2. Mix the spice blend: Combine mustard seeds, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Toss into slow cooker or place in cheesecloth pouch. (3 minutes)
  3. Layer the vegetables: Place carrots, potatoes, and onion quarters evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. (5 minutes)
  4. Add the brisket: Place corned beef brisket on top of vegetables, fat side up. (2 minutes)
  5. Add garlic and spices: Scatter smashed garlic cloves and sprinkle spice blend around brisket. Pour in beef broth or water until meat is almost covered (about 4 cups). (2 minutes)
  6. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. (6 hours)
  7. Add the cabbage: Tuck cabbage wedges around brisket. Cover and cook for another 2 hours until cabbage is tender but not mushy. (2 hours)
  8. Check for doneness: Ensure corned beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft. Cook another 30 minutes if needed. (5 minutes)
  9. Rest and slice: Remove brisket to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. (10 minutes)
  10. Serve: Arrange slices with veggies on plates and ladle some cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

Add cabbage in the last 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Slice corned beef against the grain for tenderness. Rest meat for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it moist. Check slow cooker temperature as times may vary. For gluten-free, verify seasoning and broth labels. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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