Corn Beef and Cabbage

Today is National Corn Beef and Cabbage day. So get your slow cooker ready for this easy meal . Lisa

• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 pound carrots, cut into large chunks
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 C water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbs Sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket with spice packet, cut in half
• 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges

1. Place onion, potatoes, and carrots in a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, vinegar, and contents of spice packet in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Top with brisket and cabbage.
2. Cover and cook on Low until meat and vegetables are tender, 8 to 9 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.