Description
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Potatoes recipe offers a delicious, tender corned beef brisket cooked slowly with baby carrots, onions, and baby potatoes in a savory beef broth and apple cider vinegar mixture. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3-4 lb corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the corned beef brisket in the bottom of the slow cooker with the fat side facing up to help keep the meat moist as it cooks.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Sprinkle the seasoning packet that came with the corned beef over the meat. Next, add the baby carrots, quartered onion, and halved baby potatoes around and on top of the brisket.
- Pour liquids: Pour the beef broth and apple cider vinegar evenly over the meat and vegetables to infuse flavor and facilitate slow cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the corned beef becomes tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Rest and slice: Carefully remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the meat against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Serve: Plate the sliced corned beef along with the cooked potatoes, carrots, and onions. Drizzle some of the cooking liquid over the dish for added moisture and flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For best results, trim excess fat from the brisket before cooking if you prefer a leaner dish.
- If you do not have baby potatoes, regular potatoes chopped into chunks can be used.
- The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang and helps tenderize the meat, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook as the vegetables could become mushy.
- Leftover corned beef can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 3-4 days.
