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Crockpot or Oven Corned Beef Recipe Recipe

Crockpot or Oven Corned Beef Recipe

This corned beef recipe can be made in a crockpot or oven, offering a tender and flavorful meal with vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Corned Beef and Vegetables
  • 4 pounds corned beef brisket flat or point cut, with spice packet
  • 2 tablespoons oil for searing
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed and left whole
  • 1 large onion sliced into wedges
  • 15-20 whole peppercorns or fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds carrots peeled and quartered
  • 0.5 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 large head green cabbage sliced into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 batch Roasted Red Potatoes 2 pounds red potatoes needed
  • 1 batch Horseradish Sauce for serving
  • parsley and/or chives to garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • 12 inch Skillet
  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat a large 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat for at least 2 minutes. Drain the brine from the corned beef package.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the hot skillet and sear the corned beef for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Place the seared corned beef in your crockpot, fat side up.
  4. Combine beef broth with whole grain mustard and add to the pan with browned bits. Pour the mixture over the corned beef.
  5. Add garlic, onion, peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaves to the crockpot. Sprinkle spice packet over everything.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  7. Prepare carrots and add on top of beef. Cover and cook for another 1-2 hours.
  8. Prepare cabbage and sauté in butter with kosher salt. Add cabbage on top of carrots and cook for another 30-60 minutes.
  9. Serve the corned beef with roasted potatoes and garnish with parsley and chives.
  10. Oven Instructions: Sear the meat in a Dutch oven, add broth, mustard, and seasonings, cover, and roast at 300°F for 2 hours. Add carrots, cook 1 hour, then add cabbage and cook another 30-60 minutes.

Notes

This versatile recipe can be made in a crockpot or oven. Serve with homemade Horseradish Sauce and Irish Soda Bread for a complete meal. Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your brisket and your crockpot or oven's efficiency.