Treat yourself to a delectable feast with our ultimate guide to cooking tender and flavorful corned beef in the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer a classic Irish-style corned beef or a more adventurous variation, this article will provide you with the secrets to creating a melt-in-your-mouth main course that will elevate your mealtime experience. From selecting the perfect cut of meat to layering in aromatic spices and vegetables, we'll take you on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a veritable hub of flavors and aromas. Get ready to indulge in the sheer delight of slow-cooked corned beef, perfect for delectable sandwiches that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SLOW COOKED CORNED BEEF FOR SANDWICHES
This is an excellent recipe for party sandwiches. I always make 2 (and sometimes 3) briskets because it goes so fast. The meat should cook slowly for a minimum of 4 hours--cooking longer will just make it more tender. It sounds like a LOT of garlic, but no one has ever complained that it tasted too garlicky. Serve with brown mustard on rye or kaiser rolls. Can also add cole slaw to the sandwich for a uniquely delicious sandwich.
Provided by Suze Knisley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 4h15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the corned beef briskets into a large pot. Sprinkle in one of the spice packets, and discard the other one or save for other uses. Pour in the beer, and fill the pot with enough water to cover the briskets by 1 inch. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns and garlic cloves. Cover, and bring to a boil.
- Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 4 to 5 hours, checking hourly, and adding more water if necessary to keep the meat covered.
- Carefully remove the meat from the pot, as it will be extremely tender. Set on a cutting board, and allow it to rest until it firms up a bit, about 10 minutes. Slice or shred to serve. I discard the cooking liquid, but it can be used to cook cabbage and other vegetables if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 904.3 mg
CORNED BEEF FOR SANDWICHES IN A SLOW COOKER
I cooked up this slow cooker corned beef specifically to make corned beef hash, but the leftovers were great sliced thin in a sandwich.
Provided by Cynthia Cliffen
Time 6h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place brisket, fat-side down, into a slow cooker. Cover with hot water and cook on High for 1 hour. Drain and discard water from the slow cooker.
- Add peppercorns, cloves, cayenne, and cinnamon to a tea ball or spice bag. Place in the slow cooker with beer, garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Add more water to just cover the brisket.
- Cook on Medium for 5 hours. Remove brisket carefully; it will be very tender and may fall apart or break in half. Let meat rest before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 924.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CORNED BEEF
For juicy and tender corned beef, pull out the slow cooker to make it easy. It takes a little longer, but you don't have to babysit the beef quite as much. Corned Beef is distinctively pink because of pink salt (aka Prague Powder #1, aka DQ Cure), a combination of sodium chloride, sodium nitrite and a bit of pink dye, supposedly added to prevent it being confused for regular salt. It's readily available via the Interwebs, but may also be procured from your local butcher shop or kitchenware store. Technically, you can make corned beef without it, but I'd sure miss that color. This recipe first appeared in Season 10 of Good Eats.
Provided by Level Agency
Categories Mains
Time P5DT4h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the water in a large 6- to 8-quart stockpot along with the salt, sugar, pink salt, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cloves, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaves, and ginger. Cook over high heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and add the ice, stirring until the ice has melted. If necessary, place the brine into the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 45°F. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon zip-top bag and add the brine. Seal and lay flat inside a leak-proof container, cover, and refrigerate for 5 days. Check daily to make sure the beef is completely submerged and stir the brine. I like to flip the bag and give the brine a quick massage every day, but that's just me...
- After 5 to 10 days, remove from the brine and rinse well under cool water.
- For slow cooker: Place the brisket into a large slow cooker, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cover with 1 inch of water, about 2 quarts. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
- For stovetop: Place the brisket into a large pot, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cover with 1 inch of water, about 2 quarts. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork tender.
- Remove from the pot and thinly slice across the grain. Serve on toasted rye bread or in corned beef and cabbage. Store any uncut leftovers in the cooking liquid.
SLOW COOKED CORNED BEEF FOR SANDWICHES
This is an excellent recipe for party sandwiches. I always make 2 (and sometimes 3) briskets because it goes so fast, but you could reduce the recipe easily. Sounds like alot of garlic but thats what makes it! Serve with brown mustard on rye or kaiser rolls. Can also add cole slaw to the sandwich for a uniquely delicious sandwich.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h15m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the corned beef briskets into a large pot. Sprinkle in one of the spice packets, and discard the other one or save for other uses. Pour in the beer, and fill the pot with enough water to cover the briskets by 1 inch. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns and garlic cloves. Cover, and bring to a boil.
- Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 4 to 5 hours, checking hourly, and adding more water if necessary to keep the meat covered.
- Carefully remove the meat from the pot, as it will be extremely tender. Set on a cutting board, and allow it to rest until it firms up a bit, about 10 minutes. Slice or shred to serve. I discard the cooking liquid, but it can be used to cook cabbage and other vegetables if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 2058.9, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Protein 33.4
CORNED BEEF ROAST (SLOW COOKER)
I tried an oven roasted corned beef recently, which I liked, but which required me to stay in the house for the entire long cooking time. I decided to experiment with the slow cooker, since the market had a great deal of corned beef recently, and I had bought a couple extra ones. This version worked well for me. I mainly want to slice the corned beef for sandwiches, so I don't add anything else to the slow cooker.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Wash and dry the corned beef. Place in slow cooker fat side up (I like to use a cooking bag, it's up to you).
- 2. Sprinkle with the seasoning packet and/or mixed pickling spices. I think I used about 2 tsp for a 3 3/4 lb roast. If your mix does not contain bay leaves, consider crumbling up one dried bay leaf and adding it - I think bay leaves add a lot of flavor.
- 3. Cover with the sliced onion, if using. Insert a wired meat thermometer if you have one (highly recommended).
- 4. Time to cook depends on the size of your crockpot and the size of your roast. In my 5 quart crockpot, my 3 3/4 lb roast took 6 hours on Low to reach 196 degrees. You want it to reach between 195 and 205 degrees to melt collagen and make a tender roast. My crockpot was not half full, so the cooking time is relatively short. if your crockpot is larger, it may take even less time.
- 5. Let roast rest 10-15 minutes before slicing. For best slicing results, wrap leftover roast in foil, place on platter in fridge and weigh it down - this compacts the meat for even better slicing the next day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.1, Fat 75.4, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 389.3, Sodium 4504.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Protein 72.2
SLOW-COOKED CORNED BEEF
It's not luck; it's just an amazing Irish recipe. With this in the slow cooker by sunrise, you can be sure to fill seats at the dinner table by sundown. -Heather Parraz, Rochester, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 9h20m
Yield 6 servings (plus about 14 oz. cooked corned beef leftovers).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots and onion. Add briskets (discard spice packets from corned beef or save for another use). Sprinkle the brown sugar, sugar, coriander and peppercorns over meat. Pour water over top., Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender., Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Thinly slice 1 brisket across the grain and serve with vegetables. Save the remaining brisket for Reuben Strata (recipe also in Recipe Finder) or save for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 1825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF
This slow cooker corned beef recipe is so easy, with basic ingredients, and it cooks on low for 7 hours. It is basic, but it is so very delicious. Hubby gave it 5 stars out of 5 and even my fussy 2-year-old ate it all. Hope you enjoy it! We ate this with roasted vegetables, and I topped mine with pickled mustard; my husband used gravy.
Provided by basicook
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 7h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour into slow cooker water and vinegar,
- peel and cut onion into quarters, add to slow cooker,.
- sprinkle in brown sugar,.
- place meat into slow cooker,
- cover, set to low and leave for seven hours.
- Let stand for ten minutes before slicing, meat is so succulent.
- Top meat with mustard pickles, chutney or relish.
- Serve with your favourite vegetables, its such a quick and easy meal but so yummy, enjoy!
SLOW COOKER CORNED BEEF REUBEN SANDWICHES
This is one of our favorite meals for St. Paddy's day. It's a little more exciting than regular corned beef and cabbage. We've tested out a few recipes and decided on our favorite ingredients to create this Reuben sandwich. You won't be disappointed.
Provided by snosin
Time 7h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sauerkraut in a slow cooker and place corned beef on top. Place beer, onion, garlic cloves, and pickling spice in the slow cooker, around and on top of the corned beef.
- Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Drain and discard excess liquid from the slow cooker so you can easily access the sauerkraut.
- Thinly slice corned beef against the grain. Assemble open-faced sandwiches by layering corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese slices on rye bread. Reserve remaining corned beef for another use.
- Place open-faced sandwiches in a toaster oven and toast until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve with Thousand Island dressing as a condiment.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 138.8 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 2100.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SLOW-COOKER REUBEN SANDWICHES
This 5-ingredient recipe makes it easy to create corned beef brisket in a slow cooker for sandwiches. Whether you're celebrating Oktoberfest or meal prepping for a week of delicious Slow-Cooker Reuben Sandwiches, all you need is 15 minutes of prep to make this juicy and flavorful dish. Not sure how to cook corned beef for Reubens? Simply place the sauerkraut and beef brisket in your slow cooker (along with any included spices) and set on low heat for 9 to 11 hours. Once it's done, build a delicious sandwich with Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and toasted pumpernickel rye bread.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 11h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sauerkraut in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place beef brisket on sauerkraut. (If brisket includes packet of spices, sprinkle spices over brisket.)
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours.
- Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into slices. To serve, spread 1 tablespoon dressing on each toast slice. Using slotted spoon to remove sauerkraut from cooker, top 8 slices toast with 1/2 cup sauerkraut each. Top sauerkraut with beef slices and cheese slice. Top with remaining toast. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2390 mg
OVEN-ROASTED CORNED BEEF FOR SANDWICHES
Oven-roasted corned beef to slice for sandwiches. Easy. Tasty. You can just put a pile of meat on some nice pumpernickel with good mustard or make delicious Reuben sandwiches.
Provided by Crockpot Carlo
Categories Everyday Cooking Special Collection Recipes New
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place a metal rack in a large baking pan.
- Rinse brisket very well, especially if it has pickling seasoning on it. Cut off extra fat, leaving just some of it. Apply pepper and garlic powder and rub it into the meat. Put brisket, fat-side up, on the prepared rack. Pour beer into the pan and cover with foil.
- Cook in the preheated oven until brisket is very tender, about 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Remove from the oven and transfer brisket to a platter. Cover tightly with foil and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Use a very sharp knife to slice meat across the grain and at a bit of an angle into very thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1154 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES
Chuck roast makes delicious shredded beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is tender and juicy and takes minutes to prepare for a weeknight dinner or potluck. -Tatina Smith, San Angelo, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid., Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CORNED BEEF SPECIAL SANDWICHES
I think of this sandwich as a cousin to the reuben. It's a cold sandwich of corned beef, topped with Russian dressing and coleslaw, on Jewish rye. Yum!
Provided by SHORECOOK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread about 1/4 of the Russian salad dressing onto one side of each of four bread slices; top each with 4 ounces corned beef and 2 ounces coleslaw. Finish sandwich construction with remaining bread slices. Halve sandwiches diagonally before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 2152.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CORNED BEEF SANDWICHES
My daughter shared this recipe with me. It's become a favorite of our entire family.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sauerkraut, corned beef and Swiss cheese. Spread over 15 slices of bread, about 1/3 cup on each; top with remaining bread. Lightly butter the outside of sandwiches. Toast on a hot griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with Thousand Island dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW-COOKED CORNED BEEF DINNER
Corned beef, potatoes and carrots are a delicious combo often served up on St. Patrick's Day. However, this recipe is so good we think you should make it any day of the year. Who wouldn't enjoy tender, spiced beef with steamed root vegetables in a flavorful broth? It's perfect as a cozy dinner in the winter, and corned beef leftovers are perfect for a Rebuen sandwich the next day. This corned beef and potato recipe is perfectly made in the slow cooker because brisket (the cut from which corned beef is made) needs a low and slow cook time to come out meltingly tender. With just 20 minutes of prep, it's easy to come home to slow-cooker corned beef with potatoes and carrots.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix carrots, potatoes and onion.
- If necessary, cut corned beef brisket to fit into slow cooker; place over vegetables. Add enough of the water to cover. If brisket is packaged with spice packet, add contents of spice packet and omit pepper, cloves and bay leaf. If not, add pepper, cloves and bay leaf.
- Cover; cook on Low setting 10 to 12 hours.
- Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove brisket from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cut brisket into thin slices. With slotted spoon, place vegetables in serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a well-marbled corned beef brisket. You can also use a flat cut, but it will be less flavorful.
- Rinse the corned beef brisket well before cooking to remove any excess salt.
- Place the corned beef brisket in a slow cooker and add the water, pickling spice packet, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
- Once the corned beef brisket is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Then, shred the beef with two forks.
- Serve the shredded corned beef on rye bread with your favorite toppings, such as mustard, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooked corned beef is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day celebration or any other occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and tender corned beef that will be sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give slow-cooked corned beef a try.
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