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Learn how to make traditional Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe that is so tender and flavorful. Everything you need for a great meal from the main dish to the sides is in the slow cooker.
You can easily enjoy corned beef with hardly any effort thanks to this corned beef cabbage crock pot recipe. One of my favorite things is that everything is in one pot and clean up is so easy.
It seems that almost all nights we just don’t have time for multiple pots and pans for side dishes and such. This is the perfect recipe because all that you need is right there in the crockpot and makes for easy St Patrick Day Recipes.
You are going to love the flavor in this dish. All of the ingredients take on the best flavor from being cooked with the beef. The carrots, potatoes and cabbage are so tasty. You may also love this Corned Beef Hash.
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Why We Love This Recipe
The crock pot corned beef is so tender and the cooking liquid has the best flavor with the potatoes and carrots. Everything is so tender from being slow cooked and makes the best meal.
This cut of meat is very inexpensive so you can enjoy this meal without a ton of expense. You can also make this recipe in the instant pot if you prefer with this Instant Pot Corned Beef with Cabbage Recipe.
Ingredients
- Corned Beef Brisket – Choose from point cut or flat cut.
- Carrots – Peeled and Cut into Large Chunks
- Yellow Potatoes – You can also use red potatoes or russet potatoes
- Head Cabbage – We used green cabbage cut into wedges
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock Pot
- Step 1 – Remove the corned beef from the package.
- Step 2 – Place the corned beef brisket (fat side up), carrots and potatoes in a slow cooker. Add 3 cups of water to the slow cooker, plus the spice packet that comes in the corned beef package. Peppercorns and mustard seeds is a delicious addition.
- Step 3 – Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
- Step 4 – Add the cabbage on top of the corned beef and cook on LOW for another 2 hours.
- Step 5 – Remove the cabbage, corned beef, potatoes and carrots from the slow cooker. Slice the corned beef against the grain.
- Step 6 – Place the butter, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments or until melted.
- Step 7 – Drizzle the garlic butter over the carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Place the meat, potatoes and vegetables on a serving platter and serve with mustard on the side if desired.
Expert Tips
- Crock Pot Recommendation – If you are in the market for something new, I really love my Instant Pot Aura Crock Pot. The nice thing about this is you can brown the meat in the same slow cooker for recipes that call for that.
- Crock Pot Liners – I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These plastic bags are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
- Adding Water – Do not add too much water.
- Cooking Time – Make sure to follow the cooking times so you do not over cook the meat as it will become tough.
- Cutting Beef – Make sure to cut against the grain when get you ready to slice the corned beef.
- Adding Cabbage – You do not want to add the cabbage wedges initially or it will be very soggy. This does not get added until near the end of the cooking time.
Serving Suggestions
This is a great meal to enjoy for St Patrick’s Day or any day of the year. You can eat it served with the delicious potatoes, carrots and cabbage.
Some like to shred or slice the meet and enjoy on a Reubens sandwiches with mustard. The great thing about corned beef brisket recipes is that you can eat it several different ways. This is perfect to make everyone happy in the family.
If you have picky eaters, this recipe can easily be served several different ways. Just eat the corned beef and cabbage for a great meal. You can skip the potatoes and carrots for a delicious keto meal. It is so easy and you can make this meal work for everyone!
How Do You Know When Corned Beef is Ready?
The beef will become fork tender when it is finished cooking. You can also use a meat thermometer to be sure. If the meat is too tough, this means that you need to cook it longer.
Just like any other type of meat, corned beef can also be overcooked. Just be aware of your cooking times and this won’t be an issue with this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this recipe can be cooked on high for half of the cook time. I recommend cooking the meat with the potatoes and the carrots for 3 hours on high. Then add in the cabbage and cook for 1-1 ½ hours on high until the cabbage is tender.
However, I do prefer this recipe cooked on low, as this makes the meat more tender.
You don’t have to rinse the beef. This is not necessary for this recipe.
When you go to do your shopping, you will find that there are 2 different types of corned beef: point cut or flat cut.
Either types will work great for this recipe. However, I prefer the point cut as it’s generally more fattier which makes it more tender and more juicier in this crock pot recipe.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 2-3 months. Be careful when reheating so that the potatoes do not get too soft.
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Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 lbs corned beef brisket
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 lb small yellow potatoes halved
- 1/2 head green cabbage cut into wedges
- 3 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- grainy mustard for serving optional
Instructions
- Remove the corned beef from the package.
- Place the corned beef brisket (fat side up), carrots and potatoes in a slow cooker. Add 3 cups of water to the slow cooker, plus the seasoning packet that comes in the corned beef package.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
- Add the cabbage on top of the corned beef and cook on LOW for another 2 hours.
- Remove the cabbage, corned beef, potatoes and carrots from the slow cooker. Slice the corned beef against the grain.
- Place the butter, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments or until melted.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Place the meat, potatoes and vegetables on a platter and serve with mustard on the side if desired.
Carole – It rinses off the excess salt so that it’s not too salty when cooking with it.
what dos rinsing the corned beef before cooking in crock pot do?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
so so good, and so very easy to put together. Loved the addition of garlic butter. It totally enhanced the flavor of the dish, without being too garlicky. Thanks for a great, simple recipe for our St. Patrick’s dinner.
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
This recipe was amazing! I loved the mustard idea!! Thank you for that!! Our St. Patrick’s Day was a total success!!!
I made this for St. Patrick’s day past year and my middle son has been asking for it every since. We loved this one.
We made this for st Patty’s day was so good. Will definitely make again.
Do you have a cookbook that you sell?
I absolutely love love love this dish !!!! I am curious though if it makes a difference which style brisket you buy? I notice there are always 2 styles and I never know which to buy !
Love your recipes,
Kimi
I have made this crockpot corned beef and it is delicious!! And because it is in the slow cooker, it is as easy as it gets!!