Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef
St. Patrick's Day dinner doesn't get easier than this slow cooker Guinness corned beef! After simmering in Guinness and an array of warm spices, this corned beef becomes fork tender and full of flavor. Whether you serve it with a side of cabbage or piled high on a sandwich, everyone always loves this easy-as-can-be corned beef.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) bottles Guinness For rich malty flavor
- 4-5 pounds corned beef With seasoning packet
- 2 dried bay leaves To layer in subtle earthiness
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar For sweet balance
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon To enhance meaty goodness
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander For lemony spice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves For warmth
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder For zing
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- A few dashes Worcestershire sauce For extra zing
Instructions
Instructions
- Pour those two bottles of Guinness right into your slow cooker. It will be the base for a dark, rich flavor.
- Add your corned beef still wrapped with the seasoning packet, bay leaves, brown sugar, beef bouillon, ground coriander, whole cloves, mustard powder, ground allspice, and Worcestershire sauce for extra zing.
- Cover the pot and set it on low. Let this cook for about 8 hours until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the corned beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes to settle the flavors.
- Slice the beef thickly and enjoy the rich, tender slices. Keep the cooking liquid for drizzling or as a broth for veggies.
Notes
Use beef broth instead of Guinness for a milder taste. Add potatoes, carrots, or cabbage during the last hour of cooking for extra veggies.