Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 3-4 pound corned beef brisket
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 cups of beef broth
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large head of cabbage, chopped into wedges
• 4-5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4-5 carrots, peeled and chopped

Directions

1. Place the corned beef brisket in a slow cooker.
2. Mix the onion, garlic, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in a bowl and pour over the brisket.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
4. Add the cabbage, potatoes, and carrots to the slow cooker and cook for an additional 1-2 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Corned beef is not native to Ireland. It was introduced by Irish immigrants to the United States in the 19th century.
• Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional dish in many Irish-American households for St. Patrick’s Day.
• The slow cooker is an ideal way to cook corned beef as it helps to tenderize the meat without drying it out.