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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

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This Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe offers a tender, flavorful Irish meal that simmers all day for a perfect Saint Patrick’s Day dinner, served with hearty vegetables and dark beer for rich taste.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 10 baby red potatoes, quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped

Liquids and Meat

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 6 ounces dark beer

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker; add water and place brisket on top of vegetables.
  3. Pour beer over brisket; sprinkle over spices from the packet and cover.
  4. Cook on High for 5 hours; stir in cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.

Notes

  • This slow cooker method guarantees no more dry corned beef.
  • Dark beer or Irish stout lends irresistible flavor.
  • Adding more veggies is a great way to increase servings.
  • Serve with Irish soda bread for a traditional experience.