Recipe For Corn Beef And Cabbage In Crock Pot
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a traditional Irish meal? Corned beef and cabbage is a staple for many Americans on this holiday, and it's easy to see why. Not only is it delicious, but it's also easy to make! In this article, we'll go over the recipe for corned beef and cabbage in a crock pot, so you can have a delicious, hot meal waiting for you when you come home.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's make sure we have all the necessary ingredients:
- 3-4 lb. corned beef brisket
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3-4 potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped into large pieces
- 4 cups of water
- 1 bottle of beer (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
Now that we have all of our ingredients, let's get started with the instructions:
- Place the corned beef brisket, chopped onion, chopped carrots, and chopped potatoes in the crock pot. If you decided to use beer, pour it over the meat.
- Add 4 cups of water to the crock pot. The water should cover the meat and vegetables.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of black pepper over everything in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the chopped cabbage to the crock pot. Mix it in with the other vegetables and meat.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
- Remove the corned beef brisket from the crock pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Serve the sliced corned beef with the vegetables.
Tips
Here are some tips to make sure your corned beef and cabbage turns out perfectly:
- Trim any excess fat from the corned beef before cooking.
- Cover the crock pot with a lid that fits securely to trap in the moisture.
- If you want a more flavorful broth, you can use chicken or beef broth instead of water.
- If you're using a slow cooker that doesn't have a timer, make sure to set a reminder to turn it off once it's done.
- Don't overcook the cabbage. It should be tender, but not mushy.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make corned beef and cabbage in a crock pot, you're ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like a true Irishman (or woman)!