Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef, cabbage, and vegetables simmered in Guinness stout for a rich, authentic Irish flavor. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (preferably with spice packet included)
- 12 oz (355 ml) Guinness stout beer
- 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1.5 pounds (700 g) baby red potatoes, halved
- 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 cups (480 ml) water or beef broth
- Dijon mustard (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine, then pat dry with paper towels. Set aside the spice packet if included.
- Place the quartered onions, smashed garlic, carrot chunks, and baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the brisket fat-side up on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the spice packet evenly over the meat if included. Add bay leaves and whole black peppercorns around the brisket.
- Pour the Guinness stout and water or beef broth over the meat and veggies, filling about halfway up the brisket but not covering it completely.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
- About 1 hour before the cooking time ends, add the cabbage wedges around the brisket. Replace the lid and continue cooking until cabbage is tender but still holds its shape.
- Check for doneness: the corned beef should be fork-tender and reach an internal temperature of about 190°F (88°C).
- Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve sliced corned beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Spoon some cooking liquid over the top and offer Dijon mustard or horseradish on the side.
Notes
Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Cook on low heat for tender meat. Add cabbage during the last hour to avoid mushiness. If liquid reduces too much, add water or broth. Leftovers taste better the next day. For gluten-free, substitute Guinness with gluten-free dark beer or beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 9 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 to 1/8 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, Guinness, cabbage, St. Patrick's Day, Irish comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal