Corned Beef and Cabbage

By janetmani1

"'I first tried this fuss-free way to cook traditional corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day a few years ago,' reports Karen Waters of Laurel, Maryland. 'Now it's a regular in my menu planning. This is terrific with Dijon mustard and crusty bread.'"

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 pound baby carrots
• 3 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with
• spice packet, cut in half
• 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the onion, potatoes and carrots in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, pepper and contents of spice packet; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.