Serve for St. Patrick’s Day or any family meal.

As a result, another contribution to the American melting pot was created.

With its one-pot wonder status firmly established, it makes great sense to adapt this to the slow cooker.

Corned Beef in the Slow Cooker - corned beef and carrots on platter

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What Is Corned Beef?

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Savoy cabbage is another great option if it’s possible for you to find it.

Sliced corned beef on cutting board with a meat fork and knife

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Carrots cut the bitterness of the cabbage.

No need to peel your potatoesjust give them a thorough scrubbing before cutting.

Adding them towards the end of the cooking time preserves their texture and some of their color.

Bowl with a whole green cabbage, red new potatoes, and peeled carrots

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Never fear, though!

Once they’re fork-tender, add them to the slow cooker.

The meat has what looks like subtle ridgesthat’s the grain.

A hand drizzling mustard sauce over sliced corned beef

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Slice the meat perpendicular to those ridges to get the most tender slice of corned beef.

Slow cooker corned beef and cabbage is a simple dish that is best served straight from the pot.

Place the rinsed brisket into your slow cooker, fat side up.

How to Make Corned Beef in the Slow Cooker - package of corned beef brisket

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Sprinkle the contents of the spice packet over the brisket and add the onion and garlic.

Add the cut potatoes to the bottom, then return the brisket to the slow cooker.

Nestle the cabbage pieces and carrots around the beef and cover.

Corned Beef in the Slow Cooker raw corned beef with onion wedges in slow cooker

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Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices.

Transfer to a serving platter and arrange the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes around it.

Top with whole-grain mustard, if desired.

SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE crockpot

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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Crockpot Corned Beef - beef cabbage potatoes carrots in crockpot

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Crockpot Corned Beef - drizzling mustard on sliced corned beef

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