Crock Pot Corned Beef Dinner
With St. Patty’s Day just around the corner, we thought this recipe is a great easy way to partake in the festivities! Ingredients: 2 -2 1⁄2 lbs corned beef brisket 1 medium onion, sliced 1 stalk celery, cut in 3 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved 4 medium carrots, peeled cut in 3 1 cup beef bouillon 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard 4 small cabbage, cut into wedges 1 teaspoon caraway seed Nutrition Info: Serving Size: 1 (1256 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving and % Daily Value Calories 956.5 Calories from Fat 399...
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