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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Baby Potatoes Easy and Perfect

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe that yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth corned beef with flavorful baby potatoes and cabbage cooked together for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, washed and halved if large
  • Half a medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large yellow or sweet onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • Handful fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Slice the onion and cut the cabbage into wedges. Peel and chunk the carrots if using.
  2. Place the baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the carrots and onion slices on top.
  3. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine. Place the brisket on top of the veggies, fat-side up. Sprinkle the spice packet over the meat.
  4. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds if using. Pour beef broth or water over everything, covering the ingredients but not fully submerging the meat.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  6. About 1.5 hours before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker.
  7. Check for doneness: the corned beef should be fork-tender and potatoes easily pierced. If needed, cook another 30 minutes and re-check.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  9. Serve sliced beef with potatoes, cabbage, and carrots. Spoon some cooking liquid over the top.

Notes

Rinse corned beef to reduce saltiness. Keep the fat side up for juiciness. Add cabbage late to avoid mushiness. Keep slow cooker lid closed during cooking to maintain temperature. Rest meat before slicing. For leftovers, reheat gently with broth or bake covered at 300°F for 15-20 minutes.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, cabbage, baby potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, slow cooker recipe

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