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Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef Recipe

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.

5.0 from 178 votes
490 mins
Total Time
10
Servings
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Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

This slow cooker Guinness corned beef is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that transforms a simple cut of beef into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort. The combination of rich Guinness beer and warm spices creates a deeply flavorful braising liquid that infuses every fiber of the meat, resulting in a tender, succulent dish that practically falls apart at the touch of a fork.

What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can have everything simmering away in your slow cooker for the entire day. By dinner time, your kitchen will be filled with the most amazing aroma, and you’ll have a show-stopping main course ready to serve. The corned beef becomes incredibly tender and absorbs all those wonderful spice flavors—the earthiness of Guinness, the warmth of coriander and allspice, and the subtle heat of cloves all work together in perfect harmony.

Whether you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day feast or simply craving a comforting, hearty meal, this slow cooker Guinness corned beef delivers on every front. Serve it alongside boiled cabbage and potatoes for a traditional presentation, or pile it high on crusty bread for an outstanding sandwich. Either way, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

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.

5.0 from 178 votes
CourseMain Dishes
CuisineIrish-American
Keywordbeer corned beef, Guinness corned beef, slow cooker corned beef, slow cooker guinness corned beef
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time480 mins
Total Time490 mins
Servings10 servings
Calories230kcal
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Spices

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Pour the Guinness into a slow cooker. Add the contents of the seasoning packet from the corned beef, bay leaves, brown sugar, beef bouillon, coriander, cloves, mustard powder, allspice and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.

Cooking

  1. Add the corned beef with the fatty side up. Cook on low for eight to 10 hours until the corned beef is fork tender.
  2. To serve, slice against the grain or shred with two forks. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the corned beef.
  • The fatty side should face up while cooking to keep the meat moist.
  • This recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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