Easy Crockpot Corned Beef: Simple & Delicious Corned Beef Recipe (2024)

This crockpot corned beef is the easiest way to prepare corned beef that is tender, juicy, and delicious every time you make it. Only a few minutes of prep time is needed, and then the crockpot does all of the work. While this dish is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, you can enjoy it all year!

Check out my post on what to serve with corned beef for accompiments ideas. Enjoy!

I love corned beef, and this recipe makes it as simple as possible by preparing it in your slow cooker.

Add all your ingredients to your crockpot, set it, and forget it until you are ready to eat.

It is as easy as it sounds. Toss in some potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and celery alongside the beef, so you don't have to make any sides if you don't want to.

If you've never tried corned beef or want to learn more about it, read my post called "What is corned beef?"!

🥘 Ingredients

This may seem like a long list of ingredients, but it isn't. Most of these items are common things you could already have in your house.

• Corned Beef Brisket - You'll want to use a brisket that is between 3 and 4 pounds in weight.
• Beef Broth - 4 cups of beef broth. You could also use water or a mixture of both beef broth and water.
• Garlic - 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
• Corned Beef Seasoning Mix - 1 batch of corned beef seasoning mix. Check out my recipe, or you can use your own!
• Bay Leaves - 2 bay leaves.
• Thyme (optional) - 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.
• Dijon Mustard (optional) - 1-2 tablespoons of either Dijon mustard or stone ground mustard.
• Brown Sugar (optional) - 2-3 tablespoons of light or dark brown sugar.
• Salt & Pepper - Add some salt and pepper to suit your tastes.
• Yellow Onion - 1 cup of chopped yellow or white onion.
• Potatoes - 1½ pounds of red potatoes (about 5-6 medium-sized potatoes).
• Carrots - 2 cups of roughly chopped carrots. This is the same as 3-4 medium-sized carrots.
• Celery - 2 cups of roughly chopped celery. This is about 3-4 large celery stalks.
• Green Cabbage - 1 head of roughly chopped green cabbage.

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🔪 How To Make Crockpot Corned Beef

Nothing is easier than making corned beef in your slow cooker.

You will need a crockpot, a trivet, and a sharp knife for slicing the meat when it's done.

This corned beef brisket is enough for about 10 servings of meat so the entire family can enjoy it!

1. Add ingredients. Place a trivet into your crockpot and place the 4-pound corned beef brisket on top with the fat side facing up. Then add 4 cups of beef broth (or water), 2 tablespoons of garlic, 1 batch of corned beef seasoning(you can use abouquet garniif you like), 2 sprigs of thyme (if using), and 2 whole bay leaves. Brush the optional 1-2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard onto your corned beef, sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook. Add the veggies(1 cup of onion, 2 cups of carrots, 2 cups of celery, 1½ pounds of potatoes, and 1 head of green cabbage)and then cook on low for 8-10 hours or 4-6 hours on high.

You can easily enjoy the veggies that were cooked with your beef for a complete all-in-one meal!

💭 Tips & Notes

• Cooking Corned Beef: Ensure corned beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to meet USDA food safety standards. For accurate measurement, insert a meat thermometer into the meat's thickest part.
• Adding Vegetables: Introduce vegetables to the cooking process halfway through, but wait to add cabbage until the final hour to prevent overcooking.
• Resting the Meat: Allow the corned beef to rest for approximately 20 minutes after cooking. This step helps the meat retain its juices, making it more flavorful and easier to slice.
• Achieving Perfect Texture: Aim for corned beef that is tender yet holds its shape, ensuring it doesn't become too soft. This texture is ideal for slicing, especially if you plan to use leftovers for sandwiches.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Keep any leftovers in a sealed Tupperware in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating

Wrap your corned beef in aluminum foil and heat it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.

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❓ FAQ

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