Saint Patrick’s day is nearly here. That means corned beef and cabbage is on our menu. I know it’s not traditional Irish fare, but it’s an American tradition. Do you know what’s better than corned beef and cabbage? Corned beef and cabbage cooked in the slow cooker. It’s simple, delicious, and easy to prepare. Because corned beef brisket is a tougher cut of meat, it lends itself well to preparation in the slow cooker. Did I mention that it’s delicious?
First, the corned beef beef is placed in the slow cooker and almost completely covered with water.
Place chunks of potatoes and carrots on top of the corned beef brisket, then place the lid on top and turn the slow cooker to low for 8 – 10 hours or high for 4 – 5 hours.
One to two hours before serving, place wedges of cabbage on top of food in slow cooker. One hour gave us crisp tender cabbage. If you like your cabbage more tender, allow it to steam longer. 
Remove vegetables from slow cooker and place on a serving plate. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper, and butter. Thinly slice the corned beef and serve it alongside the vegetables and enjoy!
Give our recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage a try and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
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- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
- 6 russet potatoes, cut into 4 - 6 chunks
- 7 carrots, cut into thirds
- 1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- Place onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place corned beef brisket, fat side up into the slow cooker on top of the onion.
- Add any liquid from the corned beef packaging into the slow cooker, too..
- Sprinkle seasoning packet on top of corned beef.
- Add water to slow cooker to nearly cover corned beef.
- Arrange potatoes on top of meat.
- Arrange carrots on top of potatoes.
- Place lid on slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 5 - 6 hours or Low for 8 - 10 hours.
- One to two hours before serving, place cabbage wedges on top of the contents of the slow cooker. (The slow cooker will be very full.)
- Replace lid and allow to cook until cabbage is desired tenderness. (1-2 hours)
- Remove vegetables from slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and butter.
- Slice corned beef and serve with the seasoned vegetables.
| Nutrition Facts |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 437
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% Daily Value
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Total Fat 22.9g
35%
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Saturated Fat 9.8g
49%
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Trans Fat 0.0g
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Cholesterol 113mg
38%
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Sodium 1654mg
69%
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Total Carbohydrates 29.8g
10%
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Dietary Fiber 6.2g
25%
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Sugars 6.5g
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Protein 27.9g
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Vitamin A 144%
Vitamin C 91%
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Calcium 7%
Iron 60%
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What a great simple and straightforward recipe! I love finding new uses for my slow cooker – one of the handiest kitchen appliances I think.
I love my slow cooker, too. I am trying to create, or recreate, recipes that allow me to prepare a complete meal in the slow cooker, so when I come home from work, dinner can be ready with minimal effort.
Your version looks wonderful. I grew up using apple cider (not spiced, nor vinegar) in place of water for my cooking liquid in corned beef. I don’t always do it, but it does add another dimension of flavor.
Chava, that sounds like a delicious idea. I know that some people use beer for the cooking liquid, but we try to avoid most alcohol when cooking, but the apple cider sounds delicious. I will have to give that a try the next time I make this recipe.
So traditional and festive! I love it! I’ll bookmark this recipe for next St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m glad you like it, but corned beef doesn’t have to be relegated to St. Patrick’s Day. It’s delicious all year. It’s just cheaper in March. 😉
This is it, I need a slow cooker for Easter! In the meantime, I will just bookmark this delicious-looking corned beef for later!
I love my slow cooker. I hope you get one in your Easter basket.
I LOVE using my slow cooker. This sounds like the perfect dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. Great to feed a crowd…or for having leftovers for another day during the week.
Slow cookers are amazing, aren’t they? I love being able to put food in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to dinner that’s almost ready. Leftovers are great because you can use them to make Reuben sandwiches or even corned beef hash for breakfast
Slow cooker meals are the best! I haven’t pulled mine out for awhile. Thanks for the inspiration!
I don’t know what I would do without my slow cooker. It’s a life saver with my busy work schedule.
i have never tried corned beef but have heard that its great slow cooked. i will think of this meal for next week 🙂
Corned beef needs to be cooked slowly. Otherwise, it can be tough. I hope you try it. There’s nothing like corned beef.
I haven’t had corned beef in a dog’s age! My family usually has smoked shoulder in their boiled dinner. But I want to make your delicious recipe just to see if it tastes as delicious as it looks and as I remember! Whenever I have corned beef, I wonder to myself why I haven’t had it more often. I can’t wait to make your recipe.
Elaine, I hope you make this recipe, and that it tastes as good as you remember. I usually make corned beef this time of year because the stores have it for such a good price.
Such a simple easy and straight forward recipe. Love such recipes. I have not eaten cornbeef in years…! I must try making this sometime soon.
Corned beef is one of those meals that we don’t eat often, but it works so well in the slow cooker to tenderize it.
Corned beef and cabbage is one of those dishes that I like to order out when we visit a pub. Your home cooked version in the slow cooker looks so tasty! I am going to give it a try!
Analida, you definitely should give this a try. It’s so easy, and it’s tasty. I always save the cooking liquid to add to soup. It’s sooo good.
I love corned beef and cabbage for Paddy’s Day and I love the simplicity of this recipe! Great job, will give it a go on Saturday!
I love this slow cooker version because I can throw everything into the slow cooker, do my Saturday errands, for today, and come home to find dinner is ready.
The perfect St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Making the corned beef in the slow cooker ensures it’s as tender as possible. Great recipe!
Sharon, that’s why I love making this in the slow cooker. It helps to ensure that corned beef is tender.
So simple…I love it! And I love that you made this in the slow cooker! I’ve never made corned beef before but with seeing this recipe it’s making me want to try it! Looks so hearty and comforting!!
Corned beef has a unique flavor, and we love it. Amanda, I hope you try this recipe soon.
This looks so tender and delicious, I just want to reach in and grab some. Thanks for sharing.
Debbye, Thank you for the compliment. I hope you’re able to make this recipe, so you can really taste it.
Love any recipe that’s an easy go to. Aren’t slow cookers the best?! Love your easy to follow recipe.
I love slow cookers. They are such a huge help in getting dinner on the table when you have a busy work schedule.