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Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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This Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is the BEST St. Patrick’s Day meal. Simply add the juicy corned beef, carrots, onion and potatoes to your crock pot. Let it slowly cook all day until your corned beef is tender, and the flavors come together. Simple, easy and oh -so delicious.

If you own a pressure cooker you’ll also want to check out my Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe which cooks up perfectly in less than 2 hours!

A slow cooker with sliced corned beef with spices. On the side are whole yellow potatoes, whole carrots and pieces of cabbage.

Hello lads and lassies! You ready to get your Irish on?

Although some would argue that Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage isn’t traditional Irish food, for our family it’s about as close as we get.

Every year we have a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner. We make corned beef and cabbage, Irish brown bread, and drink root beer floats. Then for dessert, we dig into some yummy creme de menthe brownies. The kids really enjoy when we celebrate the holidays. This is a great way to do that.

I have to say, I didn’t start making corned beef and cabbage until about 6 years ago. I really did not want to do it. It just didn’t sound like something I would enjoy. I do like cabbage, but I pictured the meat tasting all funky like.  I decided I would be brave and make some, and decided to invite a few friends over who also had never had it. Every one of them loved it! They were all pleasantly surprised, just as I was. The meat was so tender, and the flavor was really good! If you happen to be one of “us” who are afraid of trying new foods, I promise this meal won’t disappoint. Go for it!

WHAT IS CORNED BEEF?

Corned beef is made from beef brisket. The meat goes through a long curing process using large grains of rock salt and then it is brined. Next, it is slowly cooked where it takes a tough cut of beef into one that is super tender and flavorful!

CAN YOU FREEZE CORNED BEEF?

Yes, you can! You can cook raw or cooked corned beef. Just place it in a gallon-size zippered bag and seal it, removing as much air as possible and freeze. Raw corned beef is best used within one month as it will start to have flavor loss. Cooked corned beef can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

To thaw & cook the raw corned beef: Let it thaw completely in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours and cook in your crock pot as directed below.

HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE?

To make this Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe just start by rinsing off and preparing your onion, carrots, and potatoes. Peel and cut carrots into thirds and cut onions into fourths.  Peel and cut up potatoes if you’re using russets, or just rinse if you’re using baby reds or a medley variety.

There is a white cutting board with whole carrots, cut carrots, white onion cut up, and whole small red, purple and yellow potatoes.  There is a red and white polka dot knife on the right side.
Streaming water in a kitchen sink over a metal strainer filled with whole red, purple and yellow potatoes.

Place onions and carrots on the bottom of a large crock pot. Next remove roast from packing, making sure to remove any seasoning packet that may be inside. Place roast along with juices from package inside the crock pot on top of the onions and carrots. Season with the seasoning packet that it came with if you choose. Add two cups of water.  Place potatoes all around the roast. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.

By the way, I love my crock pot. If you’re in the market for a new one, this is the one.

A slow cooker with a corned beef covered in spices and whole small red, purple and yellow potatoes surround it.

After that has cooked for 8 hours or so, take your head of cabbage and rinse it well. Cut the head into fourths.

A full head of cabbage sliced in fours and ready to be added to the recipe.

Open crock pot and place the pieces of cabbage right on top. Cook another 2 hours on high to steam the cabbage to perfection.

A crock pot filled with cabbage.
A crock pot filled with steamed cabbage.

Remove meat and veggies from the crock pot and add to a platter. Enjoy!

Sliced corned beef covered in spices and herbs with whole yellow potatoes, whole baby carrots and cabbage surround it on a white oval plate. There is a yellow towel under the plate and a white cup of gravy in the right corner.

Below is the printable version of the recipe for your convenience.

A slow cooker with sliced corned beef with spices. On the side are whole yellow potatoes, whole carrots and pieces of cabbage.

Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

This Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is so tender, and the flavor is really good. Your Saint Patrick’s Day meal has never been easier!
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Irish
Keyword: corned beef and cabbage, Crock Pot, irish, slow cooker
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb corned beef roast
  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 10 medium carrots
  • 10 baby medley variety potatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 head of cabbage
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Instructions

  • Rinse and prepare your onion, carrots and potatoes. Peel and cut carrots in thirds and cut onions in fourths. Peel and cut up potatoes if you’re using russets, or just rinse if you’re using baby reds or a medley variety. Set aside.
  • Place onions and carrots on the bottom of a large crock pot. Next remove roast from packing, making sure to remove any seasoning packet that may be inside. Place roast along with juices from package inside the crock pot on top of the onions and carrots. Season with the seasoning packet that it came with if you choose. Add two cups of water. Place potatoes all around the roast. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
  • Take your head of cabbage and rinse. Cut the head into fourths. Open crock pot and place the pieces of cabbage right on top. Cook another 2 hours on high. Remove meat and veggies from crock pot and add to a platter. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8565IU | Vitamin C: 69.9mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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More St. Paddy’s Day Recipes

  • Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
  • Homemade Corned Beef Hash
  • Creme De Menthe Brownies
  • Irish Brown Bread Recipe
  • Make Ahead Green Smoothies

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March 1, 2019
Beef, Family Favorites, Recipes, Slow Cooker, St Patricks Day

Comments

  1. Liz wilson says

    March 17, 2022

    Followed recipe some what. Had on high for 4 hours & then on low for 4 hours. Put the cabbage in the last two hours. Total of 8 hours not 10. The potatoes were almost mush as well as the carrots. The corn beef was fine! Thank goodness. I would cook the beef the full amount of time but put my vegetables in for maybe 5 hours at the most. Live & learn.

    Reply
  2. Star says

    March 17, 2022

    5 stars
    Dinner was wonderful! Used beef broth in place of water. Had to cook cabbage on stovetop, would not fit in crockpot. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Happy-Money-Saver says

      March 29, 2022

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Sharon R. says

    March 14, 2021

    Great flavor,just doubled the meat & added cabbage after meal had been cooking for 6 hrs.also,have same crockpot!it’s the best!

    Reply
  4. Kahy says

    June 26, 2020

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼

    Reply
  5. Aly says

    March 18, 2020

    Does the corned beef need to be covered with water? Mine is not after only adding two cups

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      March 21, 2020

      Nope, it doesn’t need to be covered with water.

      Reply
  6. Karrie says

    March 17, 2020

    Hi, it’s in the recipe instructions.. it’s 8 hours on high. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Mvc055 says

    March 17, 2020

    Oops! I didn’t see that you said to cook on “High” for 8 hours and cooked on “Low” for 8 hours. Will this still be ok?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      March 17, 2020

      5 stars
      8 hours on high should be perfect as that’s what it’s supposed to be. If you did it on low it might be good as well, but it just may need a little more time.

      Reply
  8. linda says

    March 17, 2020

    I used organic chicken stock instead of water to my crockpot.. I put a coffee filter in my tea ball and added my spices and placed in crockpot… bay leaves…..

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      March 17, 2020

      wonderful!!!

      Reply
  9. Mark says

    March 16, 2020

    No need to peel the carrots. Just wash them. Healthier and more flavorful that way.

    Reply
  10. Sue Loal says

    March 18, 2019

    The corned beef was tender and delicious, but the vegetables were soft and mushy. In future I would cook vegetables separately.

    Reply
    • Tina says

      March 13, 2020

      Can I cook it on high for less time?

      Reply
    • Amanda says

      April 5, 2020

      Thank you, I was wondering about that. I’ll add the vegetables later then. 8 hours is a long time.

      Reply
  11. Mateo Pedersen says

    March 14, 2019

    5 stars
    I grew up on a pressure cooker – chicken and potatoes was often the meal my mom would make. Received my first cooker of my own in my 20’s and I’ve been using one ever since! I now have one that is stainless steel so it’s easier to clean than the old Presto model – it also has an easy release button to vent the steam when done.

    Reply
  12. Joyce Tate says

    May 16, 2018

    5 stars
    I made this for a family gathering, but I added an 8 oz can of beer with the water. My sister said she always uses beer so I thought I would try it. It was delicious! The meat was tender and the vegetables were absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
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