Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Imagine this…

…coming home to the rich, savory aroma of Slow-Cooked Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage with tender carrots, all simmering to perfection. This dish is the ultimate comfort food—a mouthwatering blend of fall-apart beef, sweet earthy carrots, and buttery-soft cabbage, infused with a medley of warm spices.

Why You’ll Love It:

✔️ Effortless: Toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic.
✔️ Melt-in-your-mouth tenderness: Low and slow cooking ensures ultra-tender corned beef.
✔️ Bold, savory flavors: The briny corned beef, the slight sweetness of carrots, and the rich, silky cabbage make every bite irresistible.

How It Comes Together:

The corned beef brisket simmers for hours in a flavorful broth of garlic, onions, mustard seeds, and bay leaves, releasing its savory essence. Carrots add a subtle sweetness, balancing the beef’s deep, salty richness. Cabbage, added near the end, soaks up all those delicious juices without turning to mush.

The result? A fork-tender masterpiece, best served with a dollop of whole grain mustard, a side of creamy mashed potatoes, or even a thick slice of warm Irish soda bread.

It’s a taste of tradition with a modern, hands-off approach—perfect for cozy family dinners or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a feast that warms both the belly and the soul.

Are you ready to let your Crockpot do the work while you savor the anticipation?

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Recipe by Ralph Severson

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Course: Main Course, DinnerCuisine: IrishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

520

kcal

8

hours 

15

minutes

Classic slow-cooked corned beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a crockpot.

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Ingredients

US Metric

• 3 pounds 3 corned beef brisket

• 1 packet 1 spice mix

• 10 cups 10 water

• 1 medium 1 head of cabbage

• 1 pound 1 carrots

• 2 pounds 2 potatoes

• 1 medium 1 onion

• 4 cloves 4 garlic

Directions

• Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove any surface brine, then place it in the crockpot.
• Add the spice mix that comes with the brisket to the pot along with 10 cups of water, ensuring the brisket is fully submerged.
• Peel and chop the carrots into 2-inch pieces, then quarter the potatoes and onion. Add these vegetables to the crockpot.
• Cover the crockpot with its lid set to low and let it cook for about 8 hours until the beef is tender.
• After about 7.5 hours of cooking, slice the cabbage into wedges and add to the pot, then cover and continue cooking.
• Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the corned beef and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve the sliced corned beef with ladled broth and the cooked vegetables on the side.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 6
• Calories: 520kcal
• Cholesterol: 125mg
• Sodium: 1850mg
• Potassium: 1050mg
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 36g
• Calcium: 6mg
• Iron: 20mg
• Thiamin: 10mg
• Riboflavin: 12mg
• Niacin: 30mg
• Folate: 8mg
• Biotin: 1mg
• Phosphorus: 35mg
• Iodine: 1mg
• Magnesium: 15mg
• Zinc: 18mg
• Selenium: 45mg
• Copper: 6mg
• Manganese: 20mg
• Chromium: 0mg
• Molybdenum: 4mg
• Chloride: 70mg

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