Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe
Description:
This hearty dish is the epitome of stick-to-your-ribs cooking, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or ringing in the New Year with a satisfying meal. The tender corned beef, paired with flavorful vegetables and a delightful sauce, makes for a comforting and delicious one-dish meal that will surely become a family favorite. Whether you’re a fan of the classic St. Paddy’s fare or simply craving a hearty, soul-warming meal, this recipe is sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 4 carrots
- 4 onions
- 1 corned beef brisket (approximately 2 – 2 1/2 pounds)
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cabbage
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 427.1
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Cholesterol: 111.1mg
- Sodium: 1388.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.2g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 6.3g
- Protein: 24.6g
Recipe Yield: 8 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 45 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Place the potatoes, carrots, and onions in the bottom of the crock pot. | 0 minutes |
| 2 | Top with the brisket and sprinkle meat with the seasoning packet. | 0 minutes |
| 3 | Pour beer over meat, and if necessary, add water until meat is just barely covered. | 0 minutes |
| 4 | Cook on low for 10-12 hours. | 10 hours |
| 5 | Remove meat from crock pot; set aside and keep warm. | 0 minutes |
| 6 | Place cabbage in crock pot; cook on high for 30-35 minutes or until cabbage is cooked to your liking. | 35 minutes |
| 7 | Mix together applesauce and mustard, and use as a sauce for the meat, if desired. | 0 minutes |
| 8 | Slice meat thinly across the grain and serve hot with cooked vegetables. | 0 minutes |
Step 1: Begin by preparing the vegetables. Peel and chop 4 carrots, 4 onions, and layer them in the bottom of the crock pot, creating a flavorful bed for the meat to rest upon.
Step 2: Carefully place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables in the crock pot. Sprinkle the seasoning packet that accompanies the brisket over the meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed for maximum flavor infusion.
Step 3: Slowly pour the beer over the meat, allowing it to seep into every crevice. If needed, add water until the meat is just barely submerged, ensuring a moist and tender end result.
Step 4: Set the crock pot to low heat and let the magic happen as the flavors meld together over the course of 10-12 hours, allowing ample time for the meat to become fall-apart tender and infused with the aromatic vegetables and beer.
Step 5: Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the meat from the crock pot and set it aside, keeping it warm while you finish preparing the remaining components of the dish.
Step 6: In the same crock pot, add the cabbage, cut into wedges, and cook on high for an additional 30-35 minutes or until the cabbage reaches your desired level of tenderness, ensuring a perfect balance of textures in every bite.
Step 7: While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing together the applesauce and Dijon mustard, creating a tangy and flavorful accompaniment that perfectly complements the richness of the meat.
Step 8: Once everything is ready, slice the corned beef thinly across the grain to ensure maximum tenderness, and serve hot alongside the cooked vegetables, drizzling with the prepared sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy this delicious Crock Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage with your loved ones, and savor the comforting flavors of this classic dish that is sure to warm both body and soul. π
