Description
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for any time of year. Tender corned beef is slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and cabbage in a flavorful broth infused with Worcestershire sauce and classic pickling spices. The result is a savory stew packed with rich flavors and satisfying textures, ideal for a family dinner with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large potatoes, cut into large pieces
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 bag baby carrots (16 oz)
- 1/2 head cabbage, cut into small wedges
Broth and Seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons McCormick® Pickling Spice
- 1 Teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cutting the corned beef into bite-sized pieces and chopping the potatoes, celery, onion, and cabbage into their respective sizes. Gathering baby carrots whole as provided.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Add the corned beef, potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, and cabbage into the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Mix Broth and Spices: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, pickling spice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Add Liquid to Slow Cooker: Pour the seasoned broth mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker to ensure all ingredients are well-coated.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours, or alternatively on high for 5-6 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- Optional Thickening: If you prefer a thicker stew, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Season and Garnish: After cooking, taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- For a less salty dish, rinse the corned beef under cold water before cutting and adding to the slow cooker.
- Using baby carrots saves prep time, but you can substitute with chopped regular carrots if preferred.
- The cornstarch is optional and helps thicken the stew to a more gravy-like consistency.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors develop further after a day in the fridge.
- This recipe can be doubled if you have a larger slow cooker and need to serve more people.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg