Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Cook this corned beef in a slow cooker all day, and you're guaranteed success — no more dry corned beef! Serve with soda bread for a warm and satisfying meal.

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A platter of sliced corned beef served with potatoes, cabbage, and corn with serving utensils, drinks, and extra pepper on the side
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8

This Crock-Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe is easy to prep in the morning — you’ll have a perfect Irish meal by dinnertime!

How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage In the Slow Cooker

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Crock-Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make corned beef and cabbage in the Crock-Pot: 

  • Vegetables: You’ll need red potatoes, carrots, an onion, and, of course, cabbage. 
  • Water: Cook the ingredients in four cups of water. 
  • Corned beef: This recipe was written for use with a 4-pound corned beef brisket with a spice packet. 
  • Beer: Beer lends irresistible flavor.

From the Editor

Opt for a dark beer, such as a Guinness or another dry Irish stout, for the best flavor. 

How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage In the Crock-Pot

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this slow cooker corned beef and cabbage: 

  1. Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion in the slow cooker and add water. 
  2. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables, then pour the beer over the brisket. 
  3. Sprinkle the spice packet over the brisket and cook on High for 7 hours.
  4. Stir in the cabbage and cook for another hour. 
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What to Serve With Crock-Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Explore our entire collection of Irish Recipes for delicious serving inspiration. Here are a few of the ideas you’ll find: 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Easy and delicious,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “I added more veggies to the recipe as my family eats a lot of them at all meals. I used Killian's Irish Red Beer.”

“This is the best tasting corned beef dinner I’ve ever made,” says Robin Miller. “My guests raved about it too! Definitely a keeper!”

“This was the best recipe for corned beef and cabbage that I’ve made so far,” according to Dee. “The potatoes, carrots and cabbage were so full of flavor. I’ll definitely make this again.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 10 baby red potatoes, quartered

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces

  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet

  • 6 ounces beer

  • ½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make slow cooker corned beef and cabbage

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  2. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker; add water and place brisket on top of vegetables.

    A slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, and onions topped with corned beef

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  3. Pour beer over brisket; sprinkle over spices from the packet and cover.

    A hand pouring beer on top of corned beef in a slow cooker

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  4. Cook on High for 7 hours; stir in the cabbage and cook for 1 more hour.

    A platter of sliced corned beef served with potatoes, cabbage, and corn with serving utensils, drinks, and extra pepper on the side

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

473 Calories
20g Fat
50g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 473
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1281mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1126mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.