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Certainly! Here’s a warm, hearty article for Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage — perfect for cozy meals, especially around St. Patrick’s Day or any time comfort food calls:
Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage: A Hearty, Hands-Off Classic
Few dishes evoke the spirit of comfort and celebration quite like Corned Beef and Cabbage. Traditionally enjoyed on St. Patrick’s Day, this classic meal is all about tender, flavorful corned beef paired with hearty cabbage and savory vegetables. But rather than spending hours at the stove, this recipe uses a slow cooker to make the process effortless — set it, forget it, and come back to a delicious, tender meal.
Why Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage Is a Must-Try
- 🕒 Hands-off cooking frees up your time
- 🥩 Tender, juicy corned beef infused with spices
- 🥬 Perfectly cooked cabbage and veggies that soak up the broth
- 🍲 A one-pot meal that’s hearty and satisfying
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
- 4 cups beef broth or water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- Optional: additional spices (bay leaves, peppercorns)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the corned beef brisket in the slow cooker, fat side up.
- Add vegetables and broth: Surround the beef with onion, carrots, and potatoes. Pour beef broth (or water) over everything. Add garlic and the spice packet that comes with the corned beef. Add any extra spices if desired.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Add the cabbage: During the last hour of cooking, place the cabbage wedges on top of the meat and vegetables. Cover and continue cooking.
- Rest and slice: Once done, remove the meat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
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