Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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If you are looking for an easy way to make corned beef and cabbage you’ve found it! This simple Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is great for St. Patrick’s Day…it’s also great for a year round meal that’s simple and delicious.

Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional Irish meal that is usually served around here for St. Patrick’s Day especially.

I hope you have a chance to enjoy some Irish fare. Don’t wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this delicious meal, try it out today!

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This Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (I bet you noticed there is carrots and potatoes in there, too) was so easy and delicious! I do have to admit I was a bit surprised by how much the meat shrank during the cooking process.

The 4 lb brisket looked very small after 6 hours in the crockpot. After it was shredded, there was plenty of meat to go around along with the veggies and potatoes. Just keep in mind that if it looks like a TON when you start out it will likely shrink down a lot while cooking.

Ingredients needed to make Crockpot corned beef:

This recipe only needs about five simple ingredients. You’ll need a corned beef brisket with the spice packet, some carrots, potatoes, onion, and cabbage. You will also need water and some salt and pepper to taste.

That’s all you will need to make this delicious meal at home. Corned beef was a staple in Irish cooking which means it’s famously simple and uses hardy ingredients with delicious flavors. The corned beef will give everything a great flavor and after a few hours in the Crockpot your home will smell delicious!

How to make a corned beef brisket for St. Patrick’s Day:

This is a pretty simple recipe…we’re taking about Crockpot cooking after all so it should be nice and easy! My method of making corned beef and cabbage is pretty much how it’s made here in Central Pa. I’m sure there are other versions that are more traditional but when it comes to corned beef, the slow cooker is a MUST.

The low heat and slow cooking process allows all that connective tissue and fat to render properly so that it will remain tender but also shred nicely!

I’ll show you step by step how I prepare this recipe for my family. Since we’re only using about five ingredients you really don’t have to do much thinking or advance preparation here. I promise it’s a simple preparation that everyone will be able to master.

Place carrots, potatoes, and onion in the bottom of slow cooker Pour water over vegetables.

Place brisket on top of vegetables and sprinkle on spice from packet Cook on low for 6 hours.

Add in chopped cabbage and cook for an additional hour Remove brisket to slice and serve on top of vegetables.

Kitchen essentials for Crockpot cooking: 

These links are great for shopping the best Crockpots and accessories for making a variety of recipes in your slow cooker.

I use a liner whenever I’m making anything that might get stuck on. It makes cleanup a breeze and keeps everything easy to remove! You’ll need a good metal serving spoon to get this recipe served up pretty and easily.

When it comes to Crockpots I have MANY…it’s an obsession of mine, I’m not too proud to admit. I like to have options when it comes to sizes. A nice 6 quart is useful for all kinds of recipes. You can also use a 4 quart for many recipes and these Little Dipper crockpots are perfect for dessert, fondue, and more!

Looking for more delicious recipes to try?

Here are some of our other slow cooker favorites. Give these recipes a try and see just how simple life in the kitchen can be with the help of a good Crockpot!

We love Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup, Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut Recipe, 30 Weight Watchers Chicken Slow Cooker Recipes, and Slow Cooker Pork Tacos.

Do you have WW points for this corned beef and cabbage recipe?

This recipe was not originally intended to be Weight Watchers friendly but it’s not super difficult to calculate the points for it so I have included that information below. Corned beef is not the most WW friendly of meats so keep in mind that this is a small serving size to account for that.

If you enjoy multiple servings you’ll need to track them or you can make changes to the recipe to try and accommodate a lower points style, etc. I always use the Weight Watchers recipe creator on their website to calculate my recipes but even brand changes between products can cause shifts in points. If you have questions or concerns it’s always best to calculate for yourself using exactly what you put into the recipe for accuracy!

Which WW Program are these points for?

WW has definitely changed from 2020 to now. They went from three to one plan to multiple plans and back to one plan again. So in 2023, we have just plain old “POINTS.”

• Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
• Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
• Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.

That is calculating the recipe for 12 servings which is 1 potato, and 1/12th of the meat and remaining vegetables after cooking. Staring with 4lbs of uncooked beef brisket the amount will change from each roast that you’ll end up with at the end. I usually have a slice of corned beef, as much cabbage and carrots as I’d like and then I also include 1 potato!

Printable Recipe for Crock Pot corned beef and cabbage:

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