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Cozy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage – Easy One-Pot Meal

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This cozy slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is a set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers fall-apart tender brisket and perfectly cooked vegetables. It’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, proving you don’t need complicated steps to get incredible results.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat-cut, with spice packet)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 small head green cabbage, cut into 6 wedges (core intact)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brisket: Remove corned beef from packaging, discard liquid, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Set spice packet aside.
  2. Layer the vegetables: Place quartered onion, carrot chunks, and potato pieces in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Add the brisket: Place brisket on top of vegetables, fat side up. If too long, cut in half and stack.
  4. Season and add liquid: Sprinkle spice packet over brisket. Add bay leaves and peppercorns. Pour in 4 cups water (should come halfway up brisket sides).
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until brisket is fork-tender.
  6. Add the cabbage: About 1 hour before serving, add cabbage wedges, nestling them into the liquid. Cover and continue cooking on LOW.
  7. Rest and slice: When cabbage is tender, transfer brisket to a cutting board. Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  8. Serve: Arrange sliced brisket on a platter with vegetables and cabbage. Spoon cooking liquid over everything. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to control saltiness. Fat side up is non-negotiable for moisture. Don’t peek during cooking. Add cabbage 1 hour before serving to avoid mush. Let brisket rest before slicing against the grain. For a lower-carb option, swap potatoes for turnips or cauliflower. For an Irish twist, replace 1 cup water with stout beer.

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Keywords: slow cooker corned beef and cabbage, one-pot meal, corned beef brisket, St. Patrick's Day, comfort food, easy dinner

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