Description
A hearty and classic Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe featuring lean corned beef brisket slow-cooked with root vegetables and cabbage, delivering tender, flavorful results perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Corned Beef and Vegetables
- 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 Ingredients: Trim excess fat from the corned beef brisket. Peel and cut carrots and parsnips into chunks. Cut the small head of cabbage into 6 wedges.
- Combine in Crock Pot: Place the brisket, carrots, parsnips, pearl onions, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, and 3 cups of water into a 5-6 quart crock pot. Ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Cook Initial Stage: Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to begin tenderizing.
- Add Cabbage: 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 and the beef is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meat from the crock pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the beef against the grain and serve alongside your choice of Cauliflower Puree or Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Fat trimming on brisket helps reduce greasiness and improves texture.
- If your corned beef comes with a spice packet, you can use it instead of whole peppercorns.
- Adjust cooking times slightly depending on your crock pot’s heat settings.
- Letting the meat rest before slicing ensures juicier, tender slices.
- Serving with creamy mashed sides balances the savory flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- 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: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
