Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender corned beef paired with savory cabbage and root vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

NewPublished Feb 28, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time1 hr 10 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Plate of slow-cooked corned beef and cabbage with vegetables.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (2 lbs) corned beef brisket
  • (1) medium onion, chopped
  • (4) medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • (4) medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • (1) small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
  • (4 cups) beef broth
  • (1 tablespoon) whole mustard seeds
  • (1 teaspoon) black peppercorns
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1) bay leaf

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the 2 lbs corned beef brisket on top of the onion.

  3. 3

    Arrange the 4 medium carrots and 4 quartered potatoes around the corned beef in the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Pour in 4 cups beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 bay leaf over the top.

  6. 6

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

  7. 7

    After the cooking time, add the cabbage wedges on top of the corned beef and vegetables.

  8. 8

    Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the cabbage is tender.

  9. 9

    Remove the corned beef and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the vegetables.

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