Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Stew – A Hearty Comfort Dish You’ll Love Recipe
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender corned beef is slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, and aromatic spices in a savory broth, resulting in a flavorful stew that melts in your mouth. Ideal for day-long cooking with minimal effort, this classic comfort food brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 5 hours 45 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 4 large potatoes, chopped into large chunks
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 16 oz bag baby carrots
- ½ head of cabbage, cut into small wedges
Liquids & Sauces
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the corned beef, potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, and cabbage into the slow cooker, arranging them evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the broth: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, pickling spice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours, until the corned beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
- Optional thickening: If you want a thicker broth, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this slurry into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking, then let it finish cooking to thicken the broth.
- Finish and serve: Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- Using the slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully and makes the corned beef incredibly tender.
- You can omit the cornstarch if you prefer a thinner broth-based stew.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings, but adjust slow cooker size accordingly.
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