Description
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring tender corned beef brisket, hearty vegetables, and flavorful cabbage. This classic recipe is perfect for family gatherings or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring a rich, savory taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 10 baby red potatoes, quartered
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups water
- 1 (4-pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
- 6 ounces soda (dark, lightly sweetened)
- ½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables – Place quartered potatoes, carrots, and onion into the slow cooker.
- Add Liquid – Pour in 4 cups of water over the vegetables.
- Place the Corned Beef – Set the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables and sprinkle the spice packet over it.
- Add Soda – Pour soda over the brisket for extra flavor.
- Initial Cooking – Cover and cook on High for 7 hours.
- Add Cabbage – After 7 hours, add the chopped cabbage.
- Final Cooking – Cover and cook for 1 more hour, until the cabbage is tender.
- Serve – Remove the corned beef, let it rest, then slice against the grain. Serve with vegetables and cabbage.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- To enhance flavor, include garlic cloves, thyme, bay leaves, or parsley.
- If using low-sodium broth instead of water, adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Slice against the grain for the most tender beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Slow Cooker
