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Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe delivers a tender, flavorful corned beef brisket infused with the rich taste of Guinness beer. Slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, garlic, and cabbage, this hearty dish is a comforting classic perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy meal.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 1/2 lb. flat cut corned beef brisket
  • 1 seasoning packet from corned beef roast

Vegetables

  • 8 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 head cabbage, cut into slices

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 12 oz. Guinness Beer (bottled extra stout recommended)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Corned Beef: Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the corned beef into the slow cooker.
  2. Add Seasonings and Vegetables: Sprinkle the seasoning packet evenly over the corned beef. Add the brown sugar on top. Place the potatoes, carrots, garlic cloves, and bay leaf over the meat. Pour the Guinness beer over everything in the slow cooker.
  3. Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for a total of 8 hours. For best results, add the sliced cabbage at the 6-hour mark and cook for the remaining 2 hours. Alternatively, the cabbage can be added at the beginning or in the last 30 minutes, depending on your texture preference.
  4. Serve: Once cooked, remove the vegetables and set aside. Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and slice it against the grain. Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the cooked vegetables for a classic and hearty meal.

Notes

  • Adding cabbage later in the cooking process preserves its texture and color.
  • The Guinness beer adds a rich, deep flavor that complements the corned beef perfectly.
  • Use Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture; russet potatoes can become too mushy.
  • Leftovers taste great the next day and can be repurposed into sandwiches or hash.

Keywords: corned beef, Guinness, slow cooker, St. Patrick's Day, Irish recipe, cabbage, potatoes, carrots

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