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Description
Prepare a tender and flavorful corned beef brisket with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for a simple family meal or a festive holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lb corned beef brisket, with spice packet
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water.
- Place the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the corned beef on top of the vegetables, fat side up.
- Sprinkle the spice packet over the corned beef.
- Pour beef broth and water into the slow cooker, ensuring the brisket is mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the corned beef is very tender.
- Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve with the cooked vegetables and cooking liquid.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker.
- Serve with horseradish sauce or mustard for a classic pairing.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches, corned beef hash, or other dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 hr
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg