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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Honey Dijon Glaze

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A cozy and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef and perfectly cooked cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, finished with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, quartered
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 medium yellow potatoes, halved (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Salt (use sparingly)

Instructions

  1. Spray or lightly oil the inside of your slow cooker to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the corned beef brisket fat side up in the slow cooker. Add sliced onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns around the meat.
  3. Pour 2 cups of beef broth and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar over the brisket, covering about half the meat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. About 2 hours before the beef is done, add the quartered cabbage, carrot chunks, and halved potatoes on top of the brisket. Re-cover and continue cooking.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard to make the glaze.
  7. Carefully remove the cooked beef from the slow cooker and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the honey Dijon glaze all over the top.
  8. Broil the glazed beef for 3-5 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. Slice the corned beef against the grain and serve with the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Spoon some cooking liquid over the top for extra moisture and flavor.

Notes

If the slow cooker liquid level is low during cooking, add a splash of water or extra broth to keep the meat moist. Let the meat rest a few minutes before slicing to keep juices locked in. Add vegetables in the last 2 hours to avoid mushiness. Broil the glaze just before serving to caramelize without burning. Use cooking liquid as a flavorful drizzle or light soup base.

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Keywords: slow cooker corned beef, corned beef and cabbage, honey Dijon glaze, easy slow cooker recipes, comfort food, Irish-American cuisine

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