Corned Beef in Beer Crock Pot
Slow-cooked to perfection, this Corned Beef in Beer Crock Pot recipe is a hearty, flavor-packed meal ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Combining the rich, malty notes of lager or stout with tender corned beef brisket, this dish strikes a perfect balance between savory and satisfying. A medley of fresh vegetables—baby potatoes, carrots, onion, and cabbage—cooks alongside the beef, soaking up the aromatic blend of garlic, bay leaves, and optional pickling spices for an unforgettable taste. With just 15 minutes of prep and a full day simmering in the crock pot, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for serving family-style, this meal pairs flawlessly with crusty bread or a pint of your favorite beer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Corned beef brisket
- 12 ounces Beer (preferably lager or stout)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 large Yellow onion, peeled and quartered
- 4 medium Carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes
- 1 small head Green cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Pickling spice (optional, included with corned beef package)
Instructions
Unwrap the corned beef brisket and rinse it under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat it dry with paper towels.
Place the corned beef brisket into the crock pot, fat side up.
If your corned beef comes with a spice packet, sprinkle it over the brisket. Otherwise, add the pickling spice directly on top.
Add the minced garlic, bay leaves, and ground black pepper to the crock pot.
Pour the beer and water into the crock pot, ensuring the liquid covers the brisket completely. Add more water if needed.
Layer the onion quarters, carrots, and baby potatoes around the brisket in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the corned beef is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
For the last 30 minutes of cooking, gently place the cabbage wedges on top of the brisket and vegetables, allowing them to steam and soften.
Once done, carefully remove the brisket from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Serve the sliced corned beef with the cooked vegetables on the side, spooning additional juices from the crock pot over the meat for extra flavor.
Enjoy your hearty Corned Beef in Beer meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.6 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.3 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1334 mg | 445% | |
| Sodium | 12258 mg | 533% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.1 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 367.3 g | 735% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 36.3 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 4988 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
