Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Crockpot Recipe

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This Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe is a one-pot meal with only 6 ingredients. It’s an easy Crockpot recipe that makes a hearty one-dish dinner for any time of the year.

This crock pot corned beef and cabbage recipe is the perfect meal to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef and cabbage is to St. Patty’s Day what King Cake is to Mardi Gras.

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The slow-cooked corned beef makes the meat tender and delicious and the corned beef spices have lots of time to marinate the meat while it is cooking.

Adding the vegetables into the Slow cooker allows them to soak in the flavors of the corned beef seasoning as well.

Ingredients for Corned Beef & Cabbage

The ingredients for the best corned beef and cabbage recipe are simple. Fresh vegetables round out the meal and the corned beef comes with a seasoning packet.

• Corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds)
• About 3 medium Russet potatoes
• 4 Carrots sliced into bite-size pieces
• One head of fresh cabbage
• Salt and pepper to taste

Before slicing your Corned Beef, be sure to allow it to rest for a few minutes so the juices won’t all be lost. Always allow the meat to rest for 3-5 minutes to let the juices settle.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Slow Cooker Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables. Peel and cut the carrots into bite-size pieces.

Cooking Tip for cutting the potatoes

I cut my potatoes really big so I can put them in the Crockpot for a long time. If you wish your potatoes to be cut smaller, wait and put them in the Crockpot with the cabbage.

You can use small red potatoes without peeling them but be sure to wash them first. I use a vegetable brush like this for washing fresh vegetables.

How to cut the Cabbage

First cut the cabbage in half to make it more manageable. Then, you can cut the halves in half if you like. Next, begin slicing through small sections of the cabbage until you have cut up the entire head. This is one way to slice the cabbage into thin pieces.

If you like big bite-size pieces, you will still begin by cutting the head of the cabbage in half. Then cut the halves in half but not the long way. Now, begin chopping into big chunks before cooking.

Always rinse your cabbage in a colander under cool running water after cutting up and before cooking.

Step 2

Prepare the Crockpot. I love these Crockpot liners for easy cleanup.

Place the potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add the corned beef and the seasoning packet on top of the vegetables. Cover with just enough water to cover the meat.

Step 4

Place the lid on the Crockpot and cook on high for about 2 hours or until the meat begins to get tender.

Then add the cabbage and replace the lid. Continue to cook on high for about 2-3 hours until the meat and cabbage are both tender.

I have owned a few Crockpots through the years and this one is my all-time favorite!

Step 5

Carefully remove the meat to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a serving bowl.

Slice the meat against the grain and arrange it on top of the vegetables. Serve and enjoy.

Grocery Shopping List for Corned Beef & Cabbage Meal

• Corned Beef Brisket (about 4 pounds)
• 3 medium russet potatoes or small Red potatoes if you like
• 4 whole carrots (we use whole so we can slice them into the penny slices)
• 1 medium head of cabbage
• Salt & Pepper 

KITCHEN TOOLS USED

• Crockpot like this 7 qt. one
• Vegetable brush like this one
• Kitchen knives: these are my current favorites
• Vegetable Peeler: My favorite ever is this one!

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Updated 3/5/2023 Originally published 10/2/2017