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Corned beef and cabbage slow cooker recipe plated
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe – Tender, Flavorful, and Effortless

A comforting, tender corned beef and cabbage slow cooker recipe perfect for family meals or holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American-Irish
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flat-cut corned beef brisket 3–4 lbs 1 spice packet (included with brisket) 1 small head green cabbage, cut into wedges 4 carrots, peeled and cut 10 baby potatoes 1 large onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 bay leaves 1 tsp black peppercorns 4 cups beef broth or water 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional) 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Method
 

  1. 1. Place the corned beef brisket, fat side up, in the slow cooker. 2. Sprinkle the spice packet over the top. 3. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. 4. Pour in broth or water until it nearly covers the meat. 5. Cook on LOW for 8–9 hours (or HIGH for 4–5). 6. Add cabbage wedges in the last 2 hours. 7. Remove meat, slice against the grain, and serve with vegetables and broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze in portions with broth to retain moisture. Reheat gently with a splash of broth for best texture.

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