Slow cooker crock pot corned beef

Here’s a tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Corned Beef recipe — classic, easy, and hands-off ☘️🥩

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Slow Cooker Crock Pot Corned Beef

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
• 4 cups water or beef broth
• 1 lb baby potatoes (halved if large)
• 3–4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• Cabbage wedges (optional, added later)

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Instructions

1. Rinse corned beef under cold water (optional, reduces saltiness).
2. Place onions, garlic, and bay leaf in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Add corned beef fat side up and sprinkle with spice packet.
4. Pour in water or broth until brisket is just covered.
5. Cover and cook:
   • LOW: 8–10 hours
   • HIGH: 4–5 hours
6. Add potatoes and carrots during the last 3 hours (LOW) or last 2 hours (HIGH).
7. Add cabbage during the last 60–90 minutes.

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To Serve

1. Remove brisket and rest 10 minutes.
2. Slice against the grain.
3. Serve with vegetables and cooking liquid.

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Tips & Variations

• 🍺 Replace 1 cup liquid with beer (Guinness is great).
• 🍯 Add 1–2 tbsp brown sugar for slight sweetness.
• 🌶️ Add peppercorns or mustard seeds for extra spice.
• 🧂 If too salty, slice and soak meat in hot water for 10 minutes.

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Leftover Ideas

• Corned beef hash
• Reuben sandwiches
• Corned beef & cabbage soup

Want an instant pot version, glaze option, or low-sodium method?