St. Patrick’s Day is here again and we’re going to celebrate with a delicious Crock Pot Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. Using the slow cooker to make the Corned Beef allows the meat to get so tender, it just melts in your mouth.
The can of Guinness adds extra flavor and Irish flare. Your entire family will enjoy this one-pot meal. Simply chop the vegetables, put them in the crock pot with the corned beef, and you’re good to go in just 8 minutes of prep.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
- 3 pounds of corned beef with seasoning packet
- 1 onion
- 4 carrots
- 8 small-medium red potatoes
- 3 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 14.9 ounce can of Guinness beer
- 1 small-medium head of cabbage
Dice the onion. Slice the carrot into big slices. Cut the potatoes into 4 or 6 pieces, depending on the size. Rinse the corned beef under cold water and pat dry. Place the diced onions on the bottom of the crock pot.
Place the corned beef on top of the onions with the fat side down. In a small bowl, mix the yellow mustard with the seasoning packet that comes with the corned beef.
Rub the mustard mixture on top of the corned beef.
Place the potatoes and carrots around the corned beef. Pour the Guinness on top. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
Slice the cabbage in half, remove the core. Chop the cabbage into big wedges.
Remove the corned beef from the crock pot and place in a dish.
Add the cabbage to the crock pot with the other vegetables and sauce. Mix slightly so the cabbage gets covered. Cook the veggies on HIGH for 1 more hour.
Slice the corned beef and serve when the vegetables are ready.
For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, check out:
Sweet Potato Boxty
St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie
St. Patrick’s Day Healthy Recipe Roundup from Dietitians including recipes such as:
Gluten-Free Vegan Irish Soda Bread
Regular Irish Soda Bread
Guinness Stew
Vegan Guinness Stew
Green Smoothie Pancakes and more!
Cheers!
Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN
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In the past we always just boiled the corned beef but your recipe does make it melt in ones mouth. Thank you.
Thanks, Phil! Cooking the corned beef in the crock pot with the Guinness gives the meat that extra flavor & it cooks the meat without you having to monitor the stove top.
Mom made this for us last weekend. Not only was it very delicious but it was also very easy for her to prepare.
That sounds amazing! I love easy and yummy. Next time, she should make it for me 🙂
Only 1 can of beer, no water or broth? This has enough liquid to cook and not dry out? Thanks!
Yes! Just 1 can of beer. The meat has a lot of natural fat so it keeps everything moist.
Came out perfect! Thanks for the recipe!!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers and Happy belated St. Patrick’s day.
We’re excited to make it according to your recipe as I was drooling while reading the instructions. Happy St. Pats!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t get the drool in the Crock Pot! Hahahah 🙂
Don’t have Guinness beer..can any beer do?
Hi Diane: You can use any beer. However, I recommend a dark beer like a Porter or Stout. Guinness is a stout so you’ll have a similar consistency and flavor.
Corned beef brisket tends to be salty..does the beer help to cut down on that…
Hi Diane: The beer doesn’t cut down a ton on the salt. It does dilute the seasonings, slightly. However, you can rinse the brisket before putting it in and not add the packet to reduce the salt content.
Hi Sarah! I’m making this recipe this weekend. Can’t wait to try it with the beer this time
Happy St Pattys day from Chicago!
Rachel
Love it! Have a wonderful St. Patty’s celebration and enjoy your meal (and Guinness)
Hello,
Sounds great! My only question and worry is if the potatoes will disintegrate after 9 hours in a crock pot?
Thanks for checking! They won’t disintegrate. They’ll be soft. But they’ll still be together. Hope you enjoy!