Easiest Corned Beef Crock Pot Cabbage Tender

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) corned beef brisket, with pickling spice packet
• 1 large yellow onion, quartered
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
• 1 head green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
• 1 bottle (11.2 fl oz / 330ml) Guinness stout (optional)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper