Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe: My Easiest Crock Pot Secret!

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 pound) corned beef brisket, with spice packet (1.4-1.8 kg)
• 1 large yellow onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 4 cups beef broth (950 ml)
• 4 cups water (950 ml)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and cut into wedges
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste