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Garden-fresh corned beef and cabbage

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Savor the comforting taste of Garden-fresh Corned Beef and Cabbage. Start by searing the corned beef until browned, then transfer to a slow cooker with onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Pour in Guinness beer and beef broth, cover, and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours. About an hour before serving, add carrots and potatoes, and in the final 30 minutes, nestle in cabbage wedges. Slice the tender beef against the grain and arrange with the vegetables, garnishing with fresh parsley for a hearty, flavorful dish. Enjoy this classic, slow-cooked delight!

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the corned beef under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the corned beef on all sides until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the seared corned beef to the slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  4. Pour the Guinness beer and beef broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, until the beef is tender.
  6. About 60 minutes before serving, add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker.
  7. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cabbage wedges to the slow cooker.
  8. Once done, remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and slice it thinly against the grain.
  9. Arrange the sliced beef and vegetables on a serving platter, garnishing with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

Serve the corned beef and cabbage hot, accompanied by slices of Irish soda bread.

Offer traditional condiments such as mustard and horseradish for extra flavor.

Pair the meal with a pint of Guinness or your favorite Irish stout for an authentic Irish experience.