Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
This Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage is a hearty, comforting Irish-inspired meal perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner. Tender corned beef slow-cooked with savory seasonings, rich Guinness beer, and accompanied by potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, creating a flavorful one-pot dish with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 2 1/2 lb. flat cut corned beef brisket
- 1 seasoning packet (from corned beef roast)
- 12 oz. Guinness Beer (bottled extra stout)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 bay leaf
Vegetables
- 8 Yukon gold potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 head cabbage, cut into slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Corned Beef: Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. This step removes excess saltiness from the brine.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the dried corned beef into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the seasoning packet evenly over the meat, then sprinkle brown sugar on top. Add the potatoes, carrots, garlic cloves, and bay leaf on top of the corned beef. Pour the Guinness beer over all the ingredients.
- Slow Cook the Beef and Vegetables: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours. About 6 hours into cooking, add the sliced cabbage to the slow cooker and continue cooking for the remaining 2 hours. This ensures the cabbage is tender but not overcooked. Alternatively, you can add cabbage at the start or during the last 30 minutes according to your preference.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the vegetables from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter. Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and slice it across the grain. Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the cooked vegetables while warm.
Notes
- Adding the cabbage later in the cooking process prevents it from becoming overly mushy.
- You can substitute Guinness beer with any other stout beer for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure to slice the corned beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- If you prefer firmer vegetables, add them later in the cooking process.
Keywords: corned beef, Guinness, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day, Irish recipe, corned beef brisket, cabbage, comfort food
