Description
This Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is a comforting, slow-cooked classic perfect for a hearty meal. Tender corned beef brisket is cooked with root vegetables and cabbage, infused with fresh herbs and spices, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish. Ideal for a family dinner, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or cauliflower puree.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean corned beef brisket, fat trimmed
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/8 tsp whole peppercorns, or spice mix if it comes with one
Instructions
- Prepare crock pot and ingredients: In a 5-6 quart crock pot, place the lean corned beef brisket along with the peeled and chunked carrots and parsnips, frozen pearl onions, chopped parsley, bay leaves, whole peppercorns, and 3 cups of water. This setup ensures even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Cook brisket and vegetables: Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the corned beef to become tender and the vegetables to soften while absorbing the savory flavors.
- Add cabbage and continue cooking: After 4 hours, add the cabbage wedges to the crock pot. Continue cooking on high for an additional 1 hour and 20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but still holds its shape.
- Rest and slice meat: Remove the corned beef from the crock pot and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Slice the meat against the grain for tenderness.
- Serve: Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the cooked vegetables. For a complete meal, accompany with cauliflower puree or buttermilk mashed potatoes as desired. Enjoy this hearty, flavorful dish!
Notes
- Make sure to trim excess fat from the brisket for a leaner dish.
- Using a slow cooker allows the meat to become exceptionally tender and flavorful.
- You can substitute fresh pearl onions if available, but frozen works well.
- For a spicier flavor, add mustard seeds or crushed red pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Resting the meat before slicing helps keep the juices locked in for a moist texture.
- This recipe is excellent for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations but delicious any time of year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
