St. Patrick's Day Feast!

Easy Crock-Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage


Ingredients:

• 1 corned beef brisket, about 3-5 pounds (I try to buy a very lean cut with all of the peppercorns and spices in the package. Costco has a GREAT selection.
• 3 medium carrots, cut into fourths
• 1 medium to large onion, quartered and pull pieces apart.
• 1 head of cabbage
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped (Or more, if you are a garlic lover!)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups water
• bay leaves---optional. (Just gives some extra flavor!)

Directions:

1. Put carrots, onions and garlic into the bottom of the Crock-Pot.

2. Place corned beef brisket (w/spices) over the veggies, sprinkle with pepper and add 1.5 cups of water to the Crock-Pot.

2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

3. Slice cabbage into wedges and place around meat. (You may not have enough room to use ALL of the cabbage, so if you would like to make the extra and serve it on the side, refer below.

4. Replace cover after the cabbage is added, turn Crock-Pot to high and leave for 1.5-2 more hours. 

When you serve, pour broth over the meat and veggies! YUM!


Extra Cabbage: Prepare right before serving.

Add a small amount of  broth from the Crock-Pot, very small amount of water, salt, pepper and cabbage to saucepan (perferably large with a lid) and cook until cabbage is tender. (The measurements are all relative to how much cabbage you will be cooking.) Takes about 5-7 minutes.

Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 7  Red Potatoes
• 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

1. Quarter potatoes with the skin on and place in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic and toss in bowl until evenly coated.

2. Transfer seasoned potatoes to a nonstick baking dish or a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.

3. Place in oven for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

...And you CAN'T forget the GREEN BEER! Pick your favorite beer and add a drop of green food coloring. BAM! You have a festive, St. Patty's Day feast! (My favorite meal of the year!)