Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage

Recipe View 20 mins Prepare the vegetables: Peel and quarter the potatoes. Peel and chop the carrots into large chunks. Cut the onion into wedges. Mince the garlic. (Prep time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Layer the ingredients: In a 5-quart slow cooker, place the potatoes, carrots, and onion as the base layer. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the braising liquid: In a small bowl, combine the beef broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and the contents of the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the corned beef and cabbage: Place the corned beef brisket on top of the vegetables. Arrange the cabbage wedges around the sides of the brisket, nestling them into the liquid. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 9 hrs Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8-9 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through. (Cook time: 8-9 hours)

Recipe View 20 mins Rest and serve: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the bay leaf. Let the corned beef rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve the corned beef with the cooked cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, spooning some of the braising liquid over the top. (Rest and serve: 20 minutes)