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Slow Cooked Corned Beef with Guinness Gravy & Cabbage

This easy recipe for dinner features tender, slow-cooked corned beef with a rich Guinness gravy and caramelized cabbage for a comforting meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: classic corned beef recipe, comfort food, dinner recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, quick and easy recipes, slow cooker recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs corned beef brisket
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) Guinness stout
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 head green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the corned beef in a slow cooker and add beef broth, Guinness, brown sugar, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  3. Remove the corned beef and let it rest before slicing.
  4. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the chopped cabbage and sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Slice the corned beef and serve with caramelized cabbage and a drizzle of Guinness gravy from the slow cooker.