Description

This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for an effortless meal. Tender corned beef brisket cooks slowly alongside carrots, onions, and baby potatoes in a savory beef broth infused with apple cider vinegar, resulting in rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this dish requires minimal prep and offers deliciously satisfying leftovers.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

3-4 lb corned beef brisket with seasoning packet
1 lb baby carrots
1 large onion, quartered
2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Place Corned Beef: Put the corned beef brisket at the bottom of your slow cooker fat side up, ensuring it fits comfortably.
Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Sprinkle the seasoning packet that came with the brisket evenly over the meat. Then add the baby carrots, quartered onion, and halved baby potatoes on top.
Pour Liquids: Pour 4 cups of beef broth and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar over the meat and vegetables to provide moisture and enhance flavor.
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until the corned beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Rest the Meat: Remove the corned beef from the slow cooker once cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute before slicing against the grain into pieces.
Serve and Garnish: Serve the sliced corned beef alongside the cooked potatoes, carrots, and onions. Drizzle with some cooking liquid for extra moisture and flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Cooking times may vary depending on the slow cooker model; check for tenderness after 8 hours.
For a stronger vinegar flavor, add up to 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar.
To keep potatoes intact, add them halfway through cooking if preferred firmer vegetables.
Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day after flavors meld.