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Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

A warm, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings, featuring tender corned beef brisket, sweet carrots, flavorful potatoes, and crisp cabbage.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon pickling spices
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Meat

  • 3 pounds corned beef brisket

Vegetables

  • 20 pieces baby red potatoes, halved (or whole)
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup green cabbage, chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare your vegetables by washing the baby red potatoes, peeling the carrots, quartering the onion, and chopping the cabbage.
  • Step 2: Season the corned beef brisket with a mix of pickling spices, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Step 3: Layer the halved potatoes, chunks of carrot, and quartered onion in the crock pot, then place the seasoned brisket on top.
  • Step 4: Pour the beef broth over the meat and vegetables, and add the fresh thyme sprigs.
  • Step 5: Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Step 6: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped cabbage.
  • Step 7: Once the corned beef is tender, slice against the grain and serve with the vegetables and broth.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider using bone-in corned beef or adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the broth.