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Crock Pot Corned Beef Dinner

Crock Pot Corned Beef Dinner
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A comforting and flavorful Crock Pot Corned Beef Dinner featuring tender corned beef brisket slow-cooked with hearty baby potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and savory seasonings. This easy, hands-off meal fills your home with inviting aromas and is perfect for family dinners or special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (well-marbled for tenderness)

Vegetables

  • 1 pound baby potatoes (whole)
  • 4 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 medium cabbage (roughly chopped into wedges)
  • 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 4 cups beef broth or water (enough to just cover ingredients)
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spices (mustard seed, peppercorns, bay leaves)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat dry. Peel and chop carrots and onion, keep baby potatoes whole, and roughly chop cabbage into wedges.
  2. Layer Everything in the Crock Pot: Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place corned beef brisket fat side up on top, then tuck cabbage wedges around the meat. Sprinkle pickling spices evenly over the top.
  3. Add Liquid and Cook Low and Slow: Pour beef broth or water until the ingredients are just covered. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is tender and flavors meld.
  4. Rest and Slice: Carefully remove the corned beef and let rest for 10 minutes to lock in juices. Slice against the grain and serve alongside the cooked vegetables.

Notes

  • Don’t skip rinsing the brisket to reduce excess salt without losing flavor.
  • Layer vegetables at the bottom so they cook evenly and absorb meat juices.
  • Cook on low heat to ensure tender, juicy meat without drying out.
  • Let the meat rest before slicing to keep it juicy and easier to cut.
  • Save the cooking liquid to use as a flavorful base for gravy or soups.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, crock pot, St. Patrick's Day, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal

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