Description
A rich and flavorful slow-cooked corned beef dish infused with the deep notes of Guinness stout, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket, well-trimmed with pickling spices included or plain
- 1 can (12 oz) Guinness stout or any dark stout beer (or beef broth for non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons pickling spices
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 medium head cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, and carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Put the corned beef brisket on top, fat side up. Sprinkle the pickling spices and mustard seeds evenly over the meat.
- Pour the Guinness stout and beef broth over the brisket, making sure it covers about two-thirds of the meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 480 to 600 minutes until the meat is fork-tender.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) about 45 minutes before the corned beef is done.
- Brush the cabbage wedges with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cabbage on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, turning once halfway.
- Check the corned beef for doneness; if necessary, cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the brisket from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the roasted cabbage and cooked carrots.
Notes
Choosing a brisket with good marbling is essential for flavor. Consider adding potatoes or parsnips for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg