SIMPLE CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE - CROCK POT TENDER

Simple Corned Beef & Cabbage - Crock Pot Tender image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Beef

Time 7h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb corned beef brisket - seasoning packet - rinsed
4 c hot water
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 or 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 - 8 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 1 1/2 lb head of cabbage, cored - cut into wedges
salt & pepper when serving
whole grain mustard for serving - optional

Steps:

1. Combine water, vinegar, sugar and pepper, in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker. Mix well. Then place the onion into the water mixture. Add bay leaf. Place the rinsed brisket on top of the onions, sprinkle with seasoning packet. Scatter the potatoes and carrots over the top and along the sides of the brisket. Cover and turn pot to high. Cook for 4 hours.
2. Remove the lid and place cabbage wedges over the top, cover and continue to cook another 3 - 3 1/2 hours or until beef and vegetables are to desired tenderness.
3. Carefully remove the brisket from the pot and cut across the grain. Serve with vegetables on the side, along with the yummy juices and some whole grain mustard. Salt & pepper as desired.