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Cozy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage with Guinness

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef simmered with Guinness and hearty vegetables, perfect for a no-fuss, cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with seasoning packet)
  • 1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness Stout
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and halved
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut carrots into large chunks, halve the potatoes, slice the onion, and cut the cabbage into wedges (about 10–15 minutes).
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place the corned beef on top of the vegetables, fat side up if applicable.
  5. Sprinkle the garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds over the meat and veggies.
  6. Pour in the Guinness and beef broth, adding water if needed to come halfway up the sides of the brisket.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  8. About 1 to 2 hours before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker.
  9. Check for doneness: the corned beef should be fork-tender and vegetables soft but holding shape.
  10. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  11. Arrange sliced corned beef on a platter, surround with cooked vegetables, spoon some cooking liquid over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Rinse the corned beef to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage late to avoid mushy texture. Cooking on low for 8+ hours yields tender meat. If broth is too salty, skim and add water. Rest meat before slicing to retain juices.

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Keywords: corned beef, cabbage, slow cooker, Guinness, comfort food, Irish recipe, easy dinner, crockpot

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