Saint Patrick's Day Corned Beef and Cabbage

This is a recipe for an old time favorite meal for Saint Patrick's Day.

Prep time- 15 minutes Total time- 10 hrs. 50 minutes Serves 8

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients:

4 Med. red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1 inch pieces

4 Med. carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 Med. onion, cut into 6 wedges

1 Corned beef brisket with seasoning packet(2 to 2-1/2 lbs.)

1 Can(120z.) beer or non alcoholic beer

Water

8 Thin wedges cabbage

Step1. Spray 5 to 6 qt. slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place potatoes, carrots, and onion . Top with corned beef, sprinkle with seasoning packet.

Add beer and enough water to cover corned beef.

Step 2. Cover and cook 10 to 12 hours on low heat setting.

Step 3. Remove corned beef from cooker, place on platter and keep warm. Add cabbage wedges to vegetables and broth in cooker. Increase heat setting to high. Cover, cook 30 to 35 minutes longer or until cabbage is crisp- tender.

Step 4. To serve, cut corned beef across grain into thin slices. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables from cooker. if desired, skim fat from juices in cooker. Serve vegetables with juices and corned beef.

Serve with Sauce(optional)

1/4 cup applesauce

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Mix ingredients in a small bowl

Other Serving Suggestions:

Serve with a side of applesauce, biscuits, or cornbread.