Description
This classic Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe offers tender corned beef cooked low and slow with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage seasoned with traditional spices. Perfect for a comforting main course with minimal effort, it’s great for festive occasions or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2½ pounds corned beef brisket
- 1 onion sliced
- 6 red potatoes peeled and halved
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 cabbage cut into wedges
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- The spice packet that comes with the corned beef brisket (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the brisket: Remove all visible fat from the corned beef brisket to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare crockpot base: Spray a large crockpot with nonstick spray. Place the sliced onion, peeled and halved red potatoes, and baby carrots at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add corned beef: Place the trimmed corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables in the crockpot.
- Mix cooking liquid: Whisk together the beef bouillon cube, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and low-sodium beef broth until combined.
- Pour liquid and season: Pour the prepared liquid evenly over the corned beef and vegetables. Sprinkle the included spice packet that comes with the brisket over the meat if using. Cover the crockpot with the lid.
- Cook slowly: Cook on the low setting for 8 hours or on the high setting for 5 hours. For the last hour of cooking, add the cabbage wedges and caraway seeds to the crockpot to soften the cabbage.
- Finish and serve: Ensure the corned beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F. Discard the cooking liquid, slice the meat against the grain, and serve with mustard if desired.
Notes
- Flat cut brisket is preferred for uniform cooking and easier slicing, but point cut brisket works as well.
- You can substitute the beef broth with vegetable broth, water, or Guinness beer depending on your preference.
- Add cabbage earlier for more tender cabbage, or later for crisper texture.
- Trimming visible fat improves the texture and reduces greasiness.
- Using the spice packet from the corned beef package adds authentic flavor but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
