Corned Beef Packets Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient … My Uncle’s Super Easy St. Patrick’s Day Trick. It uses just 5 things. Wrap each one in foil and steam them in a slow cooker. It’s the simplest holiday meal ever!
Make tender corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in foil packets. Just 5 ingredients go into your slow cooker for hands-off cooking. Perfect for busy days—juicy, flavorful, and no mess! Serve straight from the foil with broth on top. A cozy St. Patrick’s treat your family will love. (Exactly 50 words)
What You’ll Need (Serves 6)
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3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet, cut into 6 pieces
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1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, washed and cut in half
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4 big carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
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1 small green cabbage, cut into 6 wedges (save extra leaves for pretty look, if you want)
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1 cup low-salt beef broth or water
Easy Steps: Corned Beef Packets Slow Cooker
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Get 6 big sheets of strong foil (about 12×18 inches). Use two layers if it’s thin foil so it won’t break. Fold up edges a little to hold juices.
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Cut brisket into 6 even pieces. Keep the fat and spices with each one. Sprinkle spice packet over all meat.
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Put potatoes and carrots in the middle of each foil. Add one meat piece on top.
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Put a cabbage wedge next to or on the meat. For a nice look, put a big cabbage leaf down first.
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Pour 2-3 spoons of broth over each pile. This makes steam inside.
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Fold long sides together tight, then fold short ends. Seal good so steam stays in.
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Put extra broth in slow cooker bottom. Stack packets inside, seams up. Lid must fit tight.
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Cook it on low heat for 8-9 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours. Meat should be soft; poke veggies with fork.
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Use tongs to lift packets out. Open carefully—hot steam! Put food on plates or serve in foil. Spoon juices on top.
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Add cabbage leaves for looks. Sprinkle pepper if you like. Eat hot—no dishes to wash!
Serve with Irish soda bread or rye to dip in juices. Add salad or applesauce. Mustard on side is yummy. End with brownies for fun.
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