Our easy slow cooker corned beef brisket with potatoes and cabbage recipe cooked low and slow and should definitely be made more often than on St. Patrick's Day. Fresh or frozen corned beef in Crock Potwith mustard it is good.

Sliced slow cooker corned beef brisket topped with a melted golden cheese and mustard mixture on a white surface.

Next month is St. Patrick's Day and we are all about our Crockpot, so why not figure out how to make a slow cooker corned beef brisket with potatoes and cabbage to tender and good. One of our favorite crockpot recipes.

We make a killer whole chicken in a crockpot so there had to be a way to cook corned beef in the crockpot too. Made with the same idea, with potatoes underneath that work as trivets to keep it out of the beer below. Longer than our Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage steps but as wonderful.

You basically throw everything in and is done when you're home from work! add one more hour if you are forgetful and you have to cook it from rock solid. That is right, we have directions above on how to cook it from frozen too!

Ingredient notes

You will use a few potatoes as trivets on the bottom to keep the meat out of the liquid. We will use 2 russets or 4 red potatoes if we want them to stay firmer. Some like to add a bay leaf, we usually don't because the spice packet that comes with it is plenty of flavor.

If you didn't want to use taters like we did here and with our dutch oven corned beef and cabbage you could add a bag of baby carrots instead.

Is flat cut or point cut better?

The best cut for this corned beef brisket is the flat cut, plus pickling spices found in the bag, you can make your own seasoning packet but we've never bought one without the spices needed.

Is it better to cook corned beef with beer or water?

Beer or no beer? We will say we are not a beer drinker BUT it is a must when cooking this cut of meat. The flavor in beer lends to everything inside that post is good. Most of the alcohol cooks off with the heat so that shouldn't be a reason to not use it. We suggest a light lager.

The liquid can be substituted though if you like. Broth or water could be used, we mean anything would work. One year we was totally out of it and forgot all about buying a few cans. We actually used apple juice instead and it worked, not with as much of the classic flavors but did the trick.

Should corned beef be cooked fat side up or down?

It should be on the top and here is why; Think about it, with the fat layer on the top with the heat it will essentially melt and ooze down on to the rest of the beef. Fat = flavor so this will add the most flavor you can when slow cooking it this way.

How Long to Cook Corned Beef Brisket in Slow Cooker on Low

8 hours on low with potatoes on the bottom and beer will produce the tenderest piece of meat that's full of flavor and you let the pot do all the work. It's so good we make it in the crockpot during the year “because.”

Can you cook it on high?

First off we do not recommend cooking on high, but it can be done. With large pieces of meat, especially those with connective tissues that need to be broken down, low and slow is best. If you need to cook brisket on high it is 4 hours that is necessary. Cook time will vary depending on the size you use of course.

When do you add the cabbage?

Head of cabbage, but you will only use a few of the large outer leaves. OR you can slice and make Slow Cooker Cabbage alongside this if you have two pots. A different texture for sure, directed below you add the cabbage the last 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to steam to tender.

You will need a larger crockpot for this recipe. We like one with the locking device on both sides to keep the heat and steam inside. We have found that some without it don't work as well. If not we suggest putting 2 hand towels on the top. A sharp knife to slice beef against the grain is needed too.

A person pours beer over a corned beef brisket in a slow cooker with potatoes, perfecting this succulent dish.

How do you know when corned beef is done?

You can use a meat thermometer to be sure but if you use a fork to pull away a bite and there's NO need for a knife to cut it it's time to dig in. Cook until the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees. Remember that this cut may still be pink in color after cooking.

Can you overcook corned beef in a slow cooker?

It is definitely possible to overcook beef in the crock potresulting in a cut of beef that is bordering too soft. This recipe calls for cooking on low for 8 hours. If you leave it for more than an hour or so beyond this you may have this issue so plan accordingly.

We will say this comes out good but it is even better with Mustard Sauce for Corned Beef brushed on to the top of each slice!! We mean it is sweet and tangy and we will tell you that guests ask for the recipe because it takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket Recipe

Easy slow cooker corned beef brisket recipe that cooks all day, is super juicy, and full of flavor! solid for St. Patrick's Day or year round. Prep: 15 minutes minsCook: 8 hours hrsTotal: 8 hours hrs 15 minutes minsServings: 8 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

1 piece corned beef brisket, flat cut is best + the spice packet you will use too
7 medium potatoes, red or russets cut in half or left whole
1 can beer
1/2 head cabbage, will only use a few of the largest leaves
1/2 small onion, quartered or sliced

Instructions

Pierce and wash 4 potatoes and put together in middle of crockpot. If too large for brisket to sit on top with lid closed slice in half and put cut end facing down.
Quarter other potatoes, and slice onion. Place around whole potatoes in middle.
Place brisket on top of the 4 large potatoes (your stand).
Pour can of beer over the meat. We used 5 cups total.
Sprinkle corned beef spice packet on top of brisket. Put lid on and cook on low for 8 hours or until it is super tender and easy to slice thru.
30 min-1 hr before serving put large leaves of cabbage on top of brisket and put lid on again to steam until desired "doneness". Serve with mustard for corned beef on top.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

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Sliced slow cooker corned beef brisket with mustard seeds, cabbage, and potatoes on a plate in front of a crockpot.

How do you store leftovers

Any corned beef left overs from a meal should be cooled completely first. Move into airtight containers and should be refrigerated within 2 hours of cooking or reheating. Use this beef within 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Make one of our simple cabbage recipes fresh and serve together.

Same goes if you made our Ninja Foodi corned beef and cabbage that is much quicker.

What can we make with leftovers

Well the cabbage is not worth saving if you ask us. We never have any left over anyway, but it will continue to wilt and become a mushy mess. BUT the meat has endless possibilities like these:

If you happen to have any leftovers you will enjoy our corned beef soup too that's like chowder, creamy and good.