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A high-angle, close-up shot shows a serving of corned beef and cabbage in a decorative ceramic bowl. Slices of tender, pinkish-red corned beef sit on the left, partially submerged in a light brown savory broth alongside translucent, pale green cabbage leaves. The bowl features a vibrant blue rim with white polka dots and a black-and-white checkered outer edge, resting on a dark green textured tablecloth.

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Wes Fryer
Tender, fall-apart corned beef slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and topped with sweet cabbage makes the perfect comforting winter dinner with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 large crock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pound corned beef brisket pre-seasoned, with spice packet
  • Spice packet included with brisket
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic heaping
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons Prairie Spices Okie Onion seasoning or onion powder
  • Chopped carrots to taste
  • Chopped celery to taste
  • ½ head cabbage cut into large chunks

Instructions
 

  • Place the corned beef brisket in your crockpot and sprinkle the included spice packet over the top.
  • Add the minced garlic, diced sweet onion, and Prairie Spices Okie Onion seasoning around the brisket.
  • Add the chopped carrots and celery to the crockpot.
  • Pour the beef broth around the brisket until it comes about halfway up the meat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  • After 7 hours, add the cabbage chunks on top, cover, and cook for an additional 1 hour.
  • Remove the brisket and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the tender vegetables and cooking liquid spooned over the top.

Notes

There's nothing quite like coming home to a house filled with the savory aroma of corned beef slowly braising in the crockpot. This classic comfort food is perfect for cold winter evenings when you want something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The key to this recipe is patience – letting the brisket cook low and slow until it's fork-tender, then adding the cabbage at the very end so it stays flavorful without turning mushy. The result is melt-in-your-mouth beef paired with sweet, tender cabbage that soaks up all those delicious seasonings.
Keyword beef, brisket
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