Corned Beef and Cabbage
A warm and comforting classic dish featuring tender corned beef, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds corned beef brisket Fat side up in the crock pot.
- 1 large head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks Added 1 hour before serving.
- 4-5 medium potatoes, quartered Added 1 hour before serving.
- 4 cups beef broth Pour into the crock pot.
Spices and Aromatics
- 2-3 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the corned beef brisket in the crock pot, fat side up.
- Add the mustard seeds, black peppercorns, garlic, and onion around the brisket.
- Pour the beef broth into the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 1 hour before serving, add the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage to the crock pot.
- Let everything cook together until the vegetables are tender.
- Slice the corned beef against the grain and serve with the vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider soaking the corned beef in water overnight before cooking to reduce saltiness. Add other vegetables like turnips or parsnips according to your taste. For a richer broth, add a splash of beer or apple cider vinegar.