How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Corned Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a tender, flavorful corned beef brisket. It's a classic dish that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but it's also a great option for a hearty, comforting meal any time of year. While the traditional method of boiling corned beef on the stove is popular, there's another way to cook this beloved dish that's just as delicious and even easier: the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons brown mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Trim excess fat from corned beef and put in a large enough slow cooker that the brisket can lay almost flat along the bottom. Place onion on top of beef.
  • Drain sauerkraut and pile on top of onion. Mix broth and mustard together and pour over everything in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 7 to 9 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 1743mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 348mg