Slow-Cooker Corned Beef

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef

from delish.com
540 min
6 servings

If you don't have the time or energy, then make this slow-cooker corned beef recipe for the easiest St. Patrick's Day main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into large wedges
  • 3 large carrots, peeled, cut into thirds
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into thirds
  • 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 (2- t0 3-lb.) corned beef brisket 
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. store-bought pickling spice
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 head of green cabbage, cut into large wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    In a slow cooker, combine onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Place corned beef on top; generously season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle pickling spice over. Top meat with thyme and bay leaves. Fill slow cooker bowl with water until meat is covered.

  2. 2

    Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 4 1/2 hours, until meat is tender. Add cabbage and cook on High for 45 minutes to 1 hour more until cabbage is tender and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Transfer meat to a cutting board and slice. Arrange meat and vegetables on a platter.