Ingredients:

  • 4.5 lb corned beef brisket
  • 1 spice packet
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 12 oz Guinness or dark stout
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1.5 lbs small red potatoes, halved
  • 4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks

Instructions:

  1. Layer the base. Place the 1 large yellow onion wedges, 4 cloves garlic (smashed), 4 large carrots (chunks), and 1.5 lbs small red potatoes (halved) at the bottom of the slow cooker. Note: This creates a platform for the meat to steam evenly.
  2. Rinse the brisket. Take your 4.5 lb corned beef brisket and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Note: This removes excess surface salt and brine.
  3. Season the meat. Pat the brisket dry and place it fat side up on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle the 1 spice packet evenly over the top.
  4. Add the liquids. Carefully pour the 12 oz Guinness and 2 cups low sodium beef broth around the sides of the meat. Stop when the liquid reaches halfway up the side of the brisket.
  5. Start the braise. Cover the lid tightly and set the slow cooker to Low. Cook for 8–10 hours until the meat is fork tender and yields easily.
  6. Prepare the cabbage. During the last 45–60 minutes of cooking, tuck the 1 head Savoy cabbage wedges into the liquid around the meat.
  7. Reduce the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Simmer over medium heat until it coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Finish the beef. Remove the brisket from the pot. Brush generously with the reduced glaze.
  9. Broil (Optional). Place the glazed meat under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the surface is bubbling and dark brown.
  10. Rest and slice. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain. This keeps the juices inside the meat. Pioneer Woman Beef Stroganoff Recipe: Creamy Beef in 30 Minutes — Master this Pioneer Woman beef stroganoff recipe for a creamy, restaurant-qua...Pioneer Woman Chicken Salad Recipe: A Creamy Picnic Classic — Master this pioneer woman chicken salad recipe for a creamy, nostalgic lunch....Pioneer Woman Taco Seasoning Recipe for 20 Servings — Master this pioneer woman taco seasoning recipe with our step-by-step guide. ... $img_2$