Description

A tender, perfectly seasoned corned beef cooked low and slow with aromatic spices, buttery cabbage, and sweet carrots. Whether made in the slow cooker or oven, this classic meal is comforting, flavorful, for any cozy dinner.

Ingredients

4 pounds corned beef brisket (flat or point cut), with spice packet

2 tablespoons oil, for searing

1 1/2 cups beef broth

3 tablespoons whole grain mustard

6 cloves garlic, smashed

1 large onion, sliced into wedges

15–20 whole peppercorns or cracked pepper

8–10 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

2 pounds carrots, peeled and quartered (8–10 carrots)

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1 large head green cabbage, cut into wedges

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 pounds red potatoes, roasted (prepared separately)

Horseradish sauce, for serving

Parsley or chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for several minutes.
Drain brine from the corned beef and reserve the spice packet if included.
Add oil to the hot skillet and sear the beef 2–4 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer beef, fat side up, to the slow cooker.
Combine beef broth and mustard, add to skillet, scrape up browned bits, then pour over the beef.
Add garlic, onion, peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, and the spice packet to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours.
Add prepared carrots and cook 1–2 more hours.
Sauté cabbage wedges in butter and salt for 10 minutes, then add to slow cooker; cook 30–60 minutes more until tender.
Prepare roasted red potatoes separately.
Let beef rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain; serve with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, horseradish sauce, and garnish with herbs.
Oven Method: Sear meat in a Dutch oven, add broth and mustard, scrape browned bits, then return meat to pot with aromatics.
Cover and roast at 300°F for 2 hours.
Add carrots and roast 1 hour more.
Add sautéed cabbage and cook 30–60 minutes until meat reaches about 200°F.

Notes

Add baby potatoes to the slow cooker if you prefer softer potatoes.

Season cabbage with a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness.

Add coriander or mustard seeds for more spice.

Stir in parsnips or a drizzle of honey for sweetness.

Sear the beef for deeper flavor, but it’s optional.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 610
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1780mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 155mg