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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/11/14Updated: 3/04/22

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef is the easiest way to make corned beef. It turns out tender and delicious every time.

corned beef on a plate

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Making your slow cooker corned beef is not only easy but you end up with a nice tender, tear apart piece of meat and it is so simple to do.

It is also a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without having to eat green food! I like green food but I don’t like food that is green that is not suppose to be green (i.e., eggs, potatoes, pancakes etc.)

corned beef with carrots and potatoes on a plate

What is Corned Beef?

Corned Beef is a salt cured beef product and probably became popular in the 17th century when they began curing meat with salt. For me, corned beef is more like ham than it is like beef.  It has the salty flavor and similar texture. It is also known as corned beef brisket.

overhead shot of slow cooker corned beef

Flat Cut Vs. Point Cut

Corned Beef is usually available in two different cuts, flat cut and point cut.  Which should you use?

After a little research I discovered that a flat cut corned beef was the way to go.  It is easier to find and it is lean and when cooked properly, it is tender and flavorful. Sliced across the grain, the slices of corned beef are fantastic for sandwiches the next day, or they can be diced for a wonderful meal of corned beef hash.    A Point Cut, looks like it’s name, it comes to a point at the end.

sliced corned beef on a plate

Ingredients Needed

  • Corned Beef. I used a flat cut. You will also use the pickling spice packet that comes with it.
  • Veggies. Carrots, Red Potatoes, Onion and cabbage is optional
  • Beef Broth.

How to Make Slow Cooker Corned Beef

  • Place the corned beef in the slow cooker and sprinkle with the seasoning packet it comes with.  Add in 4 cups of beef broth.
  • Turn your slow cooker onto low for 8-9 hours.
corned beef in slow cooker
  • Add the potatoes and carrots halfway through the cooking time.  This prevents them from over cooking and getting too mushy.  To make it more authentic, you could also add in some cabbage.  I don’t care for cabbage and care even less for the way it smells while it is cooking. The smell takes me back to those days when the school cafeteria fixed it!  Don’t add the cabbage until the last hour though if you are going to use it.
carrots and potatoes with corned beef
  • Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and slice it like you would a brisket.  It will be nice and tender and basically pull apart.
crock pot corned beef

Pair this with

  • Soda Bread
  • Shamrock Shake
  • Spinach Salad
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • House Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do with leftovers?

Our favorite thing to do is make a delicious Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich.   You can also add it in with eggs and make a has out of it.

Can I make this in the instant pot?

You can also make your Corned Beef in the Instant Pot with these directions. It works great!

Some other fun St. Patrick’s Day treats include:

  • Instant Pot Corned Beef and Reuben Sandwich
  • Grasshopper Pie
  • St. Patrick’s Day Oreos
  • Mint Oreo Brownies
  • Leprechaun Cookie Bark
  • Balsamic Herbed Flat Iron Steak

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4.93 from 39 votes
corned beef on a plate

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious corned beef made in your crockpot.
serves: 8 people
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:8 hours
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Total:8 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 lb. corned beef with spice packet flat cut
  • 4 carrots cut into pieces
  • 8 small red potatoes halved or quartered depending on size
  • 1 onion peeled cut into chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 head cabbage coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Place brisket into slow cooker
  • Add beef broth
  • Sprinkle meat with seasoning packet
  • Cook on low for 8-9 hours
  • Half way through cooking process add vegetables
  • If using cabbage add that one hour before ready to eat.

Tips & Notes:

Our favorite thing to do is make a delicious Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich.   You can also add it in with eggs and make a has out of it.
You can also make your Corned Beef in the Instant Pot with these directions. It works great!

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) Protein: 40g (80%) Fat: 34g (52%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Cholesterol: 122mg (41%) Sodium: 3277mg (142%) Potassium: 1922mg (55%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 5166IU (103%) Vitamin C: 103mg (125%) Calcium: 80mg (8%) Iron: 6mg (33%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:Irish
corned beef on a plate
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Originally posted March 11, 2014

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  1. Gail Rynax says

    Posted on 12/7 at 7:44 am

    I will always do my corned beef in the crock pot now. DELICIOUS! I don’t put cabbage or carrots in it as I can’t stand them. They are done in a different pot. ,

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  2. Pat Rule says

    Posted on 3/14 at 1:04 pm

    I basically cook my corned beef the same way. However, I remove. The meat and top with a combination of marmalade, brown sugar and dry mustard and place in the oven at about 400 to warm and caramelize the top. I always get rave reviews. I place the carrots and potatoes in a casserole topped with a small amount of seasoning, butter and warm in the microwave. Slice the corned beef and sprinkle fresh parsley on carrots/potatoes. I make a traditional whole wheat Irish soda bread from Bon Appétit and serve key lime pie or crepe de me the pie for dessert.

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    • JayJay Andersen says

      Posted on 3/20 at 8:48 am

      Are there any leftovers?? My mouth is watering

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