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Tender Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef Recipe

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A fuss-free, flavorful slow cooker recipe for tender corned beef with Guinness, cabbage, and carrots that delivers classic Irish pub flavors at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4-pound corned beef brisket with spice packet
  • 1 (12-ounce) can or bottle Guinness beer (or any good-quality dark beer)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Half a medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
  • 1 large onion, sliced thick
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds (optional)
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered (optional)
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: Peel and chop carrots into large chunks, slice onion into thick rings, cut cabbage into wedges, and if using, halve or quarter potatoes.
  2. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and discard the spice packet temporarily.
  3. Layer the slow cooker: Place carrots, onions, and potatoes (if using) at the bottom. Lay the brisket on top, fat side up.
  4. Add liquids and spices: Pour Guinness and beef broth over the brisket. Sprinkle peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaves, minced garlic, and add the spice packet from the corned beef.
  5. Cook on low for about 8 hours. About 1 hour before the end, gently add cabbage wedges on top without stirring.
  6. Check for tenderness: The beef should be fork-tender but sliceable. If not tender enough, cook an additional 30 minutes and test again.
  7. Remove brisket and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  8. Serve sliced corned beef with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Spoon some cooking liquid over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Rinsing the brisket helps control saltiness but keep the spice packet for flavor. Add cabbage in the last hour to avoid mushiness. Rest meat before slicing to retain juices. For thicker gravy, reduce cooking liquid on stove. Can substitute Guinness with other dark beers. Dutch oven can be used as alternative cooking method at 275°F for 3-4 hours.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, Guinness, Irish recipe, cabbage, carrots, comfort food, easy dinner

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