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A delicious plate of Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

A classic and comforting dish, this slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe makes a tender, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for a hearty dinner, especially for holidays or cold evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 pound corned beef brisket with included spice packet
  • 1 each large onion quartered for slow cooking
  • 4 each carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 each potatoes peeled and quartered for tenderness
  • 1 head cabbage cored and cut into wedges, added during the last 2 hours
  • 4 cups beef broth ensure meat is mostly covered, add more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional, for added tang and depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt season to your personal preference
  • 0.5 tsp pepper freshly ground black pepper is recommended

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place onion, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
  2. Rinse corned beef and place on top of vegetables. Sprinkle with the spice packet provided with the brisket.
  3. Pour beef broth over corned beef and vegetables. Add more broth if needed to completely cover the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the corned beef is fork-tender.
  5. Add cabbage wedges during the last 2 hours of cooking, pushing them down into the broth.
  6. Remove corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes on a cutting board before slicing against the grain.
  7. Stir Dijon mustard into the broth in the slow cooker (this step is optional). Season the broth and vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve sliced corned beef with the cooked vegetables and a ladle of the flavorful broth.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly forgiving and perfect for hands-off cooking. The flavors develop beautifully, making it a wonderful dish for entertaining or a cozy family meal. Leftovers are delicious and can be used for sandwiches or hash.