Crock Pot Corned Beef And Sauerkraut Recipe
Description
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Sauerkraut is a classic slow-cooked meal that is full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that you can make in advance and have ready to serve in no time. The combination of savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut and hearty potatoes makes this meal a crowd pleaser. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the delicious aromas while the meal cooks itself.
Prep Time
Preparing this meal takes very little time and effort. All you have to do is dice the potatoes, cut the onions, and cut the corned beef into bite-sized pieces. This should take no more than 10 minutes.
Cook Time
The cook time for this meal is 8 hours on low in the slow cooker. This allows for the flavors to really meld together and for the corned beef to become tender and juicy. After 8 hours, you’ll have a delicious meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of corned beef
- 1 cup of sauerkraut
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 cup of beef broth
Instructions
1. Cut the corned beef into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
2. Place the potatoes, onions, garlic, caraway seeds, black pepper, and thyme in the slow cooker.
3. Pour the beef broth over the vegetables and stir to combine.
4. Place the cubed corned beef on top of the vegetables and stir to combine.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
6. After 8 hours, add the sauerkraut and stir to combine.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
8. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Equipment
You’ll need a slow cooker to make this recipe. A 6-quart slow cooker is ideal, but you can use any size you have on hand.
Notes
If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the slow cooker before adding the sauerkraut. This will help thicken the sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 24g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fiber: 4g
Recipe Tips
This easy meal can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat or in the microwave. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months.
To make this meal even more flavorful, add a few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker before cooking. You can also add a bay leaf or two if desired.
If you’d like to add more vegetables, carrots and celery are great additions. Simply dice them and add them to the slow cooker with the potatoes and onions.
This meal is also great served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. You can also serve it on a bed of cooked brown rice or quinoa.
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