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Tender Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket Recipe

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An easy 5-step slow cooker recipe that transforms a tough cut of corned beef brisket into tender, flavorful comfort food perfect for family meals or sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet included)
  • 4 cups beef broth or water
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 3–4 carrots, cut into chunks (optional)
  • 4–5 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful bed.
  3. Sprinkle bay leaves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and smashed garlic cloves over the onions. Pour in 4 cups of beef broth or water.
  4. Place the brisket fat side up on top of the onions and spices.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours if short on time.
  6. If adding carrots and potatoes, place them around the brisket about halfway through cooking.
  7. Check tenderness with a fork near the end of cooking; it should slide apart easily.
  8. Remove the brisket and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  9. Serve with cooked veggies and some cooking liquid spooned over the top.

Notes

Rinse the brisket to reduce saltiness. Keep the fat side up for self-basting. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Save leftover cooking liquid for soups or reheating. Use a meat thermometer aiming for 190°F internal temperature. Rest brisket before slicing to keep it moist.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, brisket, comfort food, easy recipe, slow cooked, family meal, St. Patrick's Day

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