Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew Recipe
This Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew is a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for comforting family dinners. Tender corned beef simmers slowly with vibrant vegetables like potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and cabbage in a savory beef broth infused with classic pickling spices and Worcestershire sauce. The easy, hands-off slow cooker method ensures a warm, satisfying stew with minimal effort, accented with fresh parsley for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 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 Seasonings
- 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
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the bite-sized corned beef pieces, large-cut potatoes, chopped celery, chopped onion, baby carrots, and cabbage wedges into your slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Prepare and Pour Broth Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, pickling spice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this flavorful mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the corned beef is fully cooked and tender.
- Season and Garnish: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as preferred. For a thicker stew, optionally stir in cornstarch dissolved in a little cold water and cook for a few more minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use authentic corned beef brisket.
- The cornstarch is optional and can be added at the end to thicken the broth if desired.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat beautifully.
- You can omit Worcestershire sauce to keep it more traditional or substitute with soy sauce for a different flavor profile.
Keywords: slow cooker corned beef stew, corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, slow cooker dinner, comfort food
