Slow Cooker Beer Braised Corned Beef
This Slow Cooker Beer Braised Corned Beef has a classic corned beef flavor that is made even better with beer! Paired with carrots, cabbage, and potatoes this is the perfect meal for any cold winter night.
INGREDIENTS needed to make it
What is CORNED BEEF?
Corned beef comes pre-brined and pre-seasoned, so all you have to do is put it in a slow cooker and then walk away. You don’t need to add any extra seasoning to your crock pot other than the packet that comes with the corned beef; the meat is plenty salty to flavor the potatoes and vegetables. I add the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage during the last part of the cooking process so they don’t get overly soft. Slice your beef, then serve everything together on a platter.
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF?
Remove the corned beef from the package. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the corned beef brisket (fat side up), seasoning packet, whole onion, whole garlic cloves, and bay leaf. Pour a bottle of your favorite dark beer over the meat. Fire up the slow cooker/crockpot and let it cook on low for 8 hours.
Wait to add the vegetables until there are 2 hours left in the cooking time. Take the corned beef out add the potatoes, cabbage, and carrots on the bottom, and place the meat on top. Continue cooking for another 2 hours or until the vegetables are soft.
Optional Step: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Once everything is cooked place the corned beef in a baking dish and place it in a 500-degree oven for 15-20 minutes more to crisp up the fat layer on the meat.
SLOW COOKER BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF COOKING TIPS:
- This Slow Cooker Beer Braised Corned Beef recipe really works best on the low heat setting. I know the temptation is there to crank up the heat and have your meal done in half the time, but you run the risk of a tough corned beef if you do that. I recommend putting your meat in the crock pot first thing in the morning to ensure perfection by dinner time.
- Corned beef makes for great leftovers, it’s great in sandwiches.
- Be sure to slice the meat against the grain for the most tender bites of beef.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH BEER BRAISED CORNED BEEF?
When preparing Beer Braised Corned Beef all the components to this including the cabbage, carrots, and potatoes pretty much make this a complete meal. A loaf of crusty French bread goes well or maybe a fresh green salad. This meal is filling and hearty and is perfect on those cold winter nights. If you are craving more comfort foods you might want to try a few of our other recipes. One of my favorite recipes is the Hungarian Beef Goulash! Other options are this easy Chicken Cacciatore and the most amazing Hasselback Potatoes Au Gratin!
HOW DO YOU STORE, REHEAT, OR FREEZE LEFTOVERS?
Store: Corned Beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for four to five days.
Freezer: Let it cool completely, then seal the corned beef in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, place in the fridge overnight to thaw before reheating.
Reheat: The best way to reheat corned beef is in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 350 F and place the beef in a baking dish covered with foil. Then, reheat it for 20 to 25 minutes until it reaches 165 F. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure it has reached the appropriate temperature.
Slow Cooker Beer Braised Corned Beef
Equipment
- 5-6 Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Corned Beef Brisket (3-5 pounds)
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Onion Whole (peeled)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Bottle Dark Beer (your favorite)
- 1 Bag Baby Carrots
- 6 Red Potatoes or white
- 1 Head Cabbage
- 1 tbsp Seasoning Packets(inside the corned beef)
Instructions
- Remove the corned beef from the package. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the corned beef brisket (fat side up), seasoning packet, whole onion, whole garlic cloves, and bay leaf. Pour a bottle of your favorite dark beer over the meat. Fire up the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 8 hours.
- Wait to add the vegetables until there are 2 hours left in the cooking time. Take the corned beef out and add the potatoes, cabbage, and carrots on the bottom and place the meat on top. Continue cooking for another 2 hours or until the vegetables are soft.
- Optional Step: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
- Optional Step: Once everything is cooked place the corned beef in a baking dish and place it in a 500-degree oven for 15-20 minutes more to crisp up the fat layer on the meat.
- Remove the cabbage, corned beef, potatoes, and carrots from the slow cooker. Slice the corned beef against the grain. Enjoy!