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Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Beer Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Beer recipe is a comforting, family-friendly meal featuring a tender corned beef brisket cooked slowly with beer, brown sugar, and mustard, accompanied by hearty baby potatoes and carrots. Perfect for cozy evenings, this dish offers rich flavors with minimal prep and effortless slow cooking.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 4 pound) pre-packaged corned beef brisket, with its spice packet
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (preferably a lager or ale; see FAQ for kid-safe options)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain or Dijon mustard
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, washed (no peeling needed)
  • 3–4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Place the onion chunks in the bottom of your slow cooker to create a flavorful bed for the corned beef.
  2. Rinse and position the brisket: Remove the corned beef brisket from its package, rinse it thoroughly under cool water to remove excess salt, then pat dry. Place the brisket fat-side up on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Add seasoning: Sprinkle the entire spice packet included with the brisket evenly over the meat for an authentic flavor boost.
  4. Mix the cooking liquid: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, beef broth, brown sugar, and mustard until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly around the brisket in the slow cooker.
  5. Arrange vegetables: Add the baby potatoes and carrot chunks around the sides of the brisket, gently pushing them into the liquid to absorb flavors.
  6. Slow cook: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. Cooking low and slow yields the most tender and flavorful meat.
  7. Rest the meat: Once cooked, carefully remove the brisket from the slow cooker onto a cutting board. Let it rest for about 10 minutes to retain juices.
  8. Slice and serve: Slice the brisket thinly against the grain or shred it using two forks. Serve the meat alongside the cooked vegetables, drizzling the rich cooking liquid over as a savory sauce.

Notes

  • For a family-friendly version, non-alcoholic beer or beef broth alone can be used instead of regular beer.
  • Adding cabbage wedges during the last hour of cooking enhances traditional flavors (optional).
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and taste great in sandwiches.
  • Make sure to pat the brisket dry after rinsing to help spices stick better.
  • Low and slow cooking is best for tenderness; avoid rushing the process by cooking on high if possible.

Keywords: slow cooker corned beef, corned beef with beer, easy corned beef recipe, slow cooker dinner, Irish recipe, comfort food

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