Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

You know those dinners that wrap around your soul like a warm blanket? This Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner does exactly that. Whether you toss it in the slow cooker before a long day or whip it up in the Instant Pot, it fills the house with comfort and lands on the table perfectly juicy, tender, and downright satisfying.

Why This Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Is a Keeper

It’s hearty, nostalgic, and couldn’t be simpler to make. Whether you’re celebrating St. Paddy’s Day or just craving a wholesome weeknight meal, this Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner brings everything to the table flavor, ease, and leftovers you’ll fight over.

What’s the Best Cut of Meat for Corned Beef?

So you’re staring at the meat section and wondering: point cut or flat cut? Here’s the scoop.

Point cut is fattier and juicier amazing if you’re after ultra-tender bites. Flat cut is leaner and slices up beautifully for leftovers or sandwiches. I usually go for flat if I’m feeding a crew and want those gorgeous slices, but point is perfect when you’re all about that melt-in-your-mouth magic.

Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crockpot

This is the lazy-Sunday, smells-amazing-all-day version. Toss it in early, go live your life, and come back to comfort on a plate.

You’ll need:

• 3 4 lb corned beef brisket with spice packet
• 2 yellow onions, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ tsp whole cloves (or a pinch of ground)
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz beer (any kind works)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 head green cabbage, chopped

Let’s do it:

1. Rinse and trim your corned beef (cut any super thick fat).
2. Layer onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in your slow cooker.
3. Place the corned beef on top, fat side up.
4. Pour in the beer, water, vinegar, and sprinkle on all the spices.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 10 hours. You’ll know it’s done when it falls apart with a fork.
6. Slice the beef against the grain and serve with veggies and that delicious cooking liquid.

Pro tip: Want more cozy in your bowl? Pair this comforting dish with a warm bowl ofcreamy chicken dinner.

Instant Pot Corned Beef Dinner

Short on time? Instant Pot to the rescue. You’ll still get fall-apart tenderness just in a fraction of the time.

How to:

1. Add onions, garlic, spices, beer, water, and vinegar to the pot.
2. Nestle in the corned beef, fat side up.
3. Seal and pressure cook for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
4. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then add carrots and potatoes.
5. Pressure cook 5 more minutes.
6. Remove, slice, and serve. Done and delicious.

If you love quick comfort meals like this, you’ll want to try our slow cooker chicken noodle soup next.

Fried Cabbage (Optional but SO Worth It)

Sure, you can toss your cabbage in with the slow cooker, but hear me out: pan-frying gives it golden edges and layers of flavor. It’s not extra work it’s extra wow.

Quick steps:

1. Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a big skillet over high.
2. Add chopped cabbage (wet from rinsing), and cook in batches.
3. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
4. Cover for 2 minutes on high, then simmer on medium-low for 5 8 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Tips

Planning ahead? This Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner tastes even better the next day.
Want a St. Patrick’s Day menu that wows? Add this dinner to your table and thank me later.

• Always rinse your corned beef before cooking it cuts down the saltiness.
• Trim any fat thicker than ¼ inch for better texture.
• Slice against the grain for tender bites that don’t fall apart.
• Save leftover broth for soupit’ s packed with flavor!
• Fried cabbage beats boiled any day. Trust.

Need another hearty bowl of comfort? ThisGround Beef hits all the same cozy notes.

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Go ahead grab that corned beef and make this meal your new go-to for chilly nights or lazy weekends. And hey, don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me how your kitchen smelled while it cooked!

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