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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

5 from 13 votes
Looking for a hearty, comforting meal? This Slow Cooker Corned Beef recipe is perfect for any occasion. Tender corned beef, seasoned to perfection, with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Minimal prep, maximum flavor—just set it and forget it! Perfect for family dinners or St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish, Irish-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-3½ lb ready-to-cook corned beef, trimmed
  • 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 lb small new potatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ ib carrots, chopped
  • ½ small head green cabbage, cut into 4 wedges
  • Spice packet (included with the corned beef)

Method
 

Prepare the Corned Beef
  1. Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the corned beef in a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker and pour the dry white wine over the meat.
  3. Sprinkle the included spice packet over the beef.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
Add the Vegetables
  1. After 4 hours, add the potatoes, chopped onion, carrots, and cabbage wedges to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir gently, cover again, and continue cooking on high for 2 more hours (or on low for 4 hours for a slower cook).
  3. Once the corned beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft, remove the meat from the slow cooker.
  4. Slice the corned beef against the grain and serve with the vegetables on the side.

Notes

Tips to Perfect the Recipe:
  • Don’t skip the rinsing: Rinsing the corned beef before cooking removes excess salt, giving the beef a more balanced flavor.
  • Choose a dry white wine: The wine will infuse both the meat and vegetables with flavor, so pick one you’d happily drink.
  • Adjust cooking times: You can cook the dish on high for a faster meal or on low for a more tender, melt-in-your-mouth corned beef. Both work beautifully, so go with what fits your schedule!