Crockpot Corned Beef Cabbage (Printer-Friendly Version)

Slow-cooked tender beef and vegetables come together in a savory, soul-warming Irish-American meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat and Spices

01 - 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket with pickling spice packet

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
03 - 6 medium red potatoes, halved
04 - 1 large onion, quartered
05 - 1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
06 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups water or broth

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set the slow cooker to low heat to prepare for a long, slow cook.
02 - Place carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Lay the corned beef brisket atop the vegetables and sprinkle with the pickling spice packet.
04 - Pour water or broth around the meat until vegetables are just covered.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is tender.
06 - During the last hour of cooking, place cabbage wedges on top to finish cooking.
07 - Slice beef against the grain, serve with vegetables, and ladle broth over the dish.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Rinse brisket before cooking to reduce excess salt.
02 - Add cabbage late to keep it tender without becoming mushy.
03 - Slice beef against the grain for optimal texture.
04 - Use low-sodium broth to better control salt levels.