Description
A classic and hearty Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Potatoes recipe that cooks tender corned beef brisket along with baby carrots, onions, and baby potatoes in a flavorful beef broth and apple cider vinegar mixture. Perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort, this dish is ideal for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 3-4 lb corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
Vegetables
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
Liquids and Fats
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Additional
- 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, fat side up to help baste the meat during cooking.
- Add Seasoning and Vegetables: Sprinkle the seasoning packet that came with the corned beef over the meat. Then add the baby carrots, quartered onion, and halved baby potatoes around and on top of the brisket.
- Pour Liquids: Carefully pour the beef broth and apple cider vinegar over the meat and vegetables, ensuring they are mostly submerged for even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, until the corned beef is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Rest and Slice: When done, remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices. Then slice the meat against the grain for tenderness.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate slices of corned beef alongside the cooked potatoes, carrots, and onions from the slow cooker. Drizzle with some of the remaining cooking liquid and dot with butter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a bright finish.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the slow cooker model; check tenderness at 8 hours and continue cooking if needed.
- Halving baby potatoes helps them cook through evenly alongside the meat.
- Resting the meat before slicing ensures juicy and tender servings.
- Adding fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice color contrast and fresh flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the brisket against the grain to maximize tenderness.
