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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Easy Mustard Sauce

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A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for tender corned beef and cabbage served with a tangy mustard sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 4 cups water
  • 3–4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard (e.g., French’s)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Rinse and trim the corned beef brisket, removing excess fat and rinsing under cold water to wash off the curing brine. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the brisket in the slow cooker fat side up.
  3. Add the carrots and potatoes around and under the brisket.
  4. Pour in water to cover the meat and vegetables (about 4 cups) and add bay leaves.
  5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours if short on time).
  6. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, add the cabbage wedges on top of the meat and vegetables.
  7. While the last hour cooks, whisk together yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the mustard sauce.
  8. Remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker. Let the brisket rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  9. Arrange the carrots, potatoes, and cabbage on a serving platter and serve with the mustard sauce drizzled over or on the side.

Notes

If you prefer a dairy-free mustard sauce, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine. Add Dijon mustard or horseradish for a sharper or spicier sauce. Avoid overcooking cabbage to keep a slight crunch. Let meat rest before slicing to retain juices. Slow cooker with timer and removable insert recommended for ease of use and cleanup.

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Keywords: slow cooker, corned beef, cabbage, mustard sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, Irish recipe

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