Technically, you can use a roast beef seasoning packet while cooking a corned beef brisket in a slow cooker, but keep in mind that the flavors and ingredients in the seasoning packet may not be traditional for corned beef. Corned beef is typically seasoned with a specific blend of spices and herbs that give it its distinct flavor.
A roast beef seasoning packet is usually designed to enhance the flavor of a beef roast, and it might contain ingredients like garlic, onion, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, and other herbs and spices. While some of these flavors could complement the corned beef, it might not provide the traditional taste associated with corned beef.
If you want to experiment with using a roast beef seasoning packet, you can certainly give it a try. However, for a more authentic corned beef flavor, it's best to stick with the traditional seasonings typically used for corned beef.
For cooking corned beef in a slow cooker, here's a simple and traditional recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3-4 pounds corned beef brisket (with the spice packet that comes with it)
- 6 small red potatoes, halved
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 small cabbage, cut into wedges
- 4 cups water (or enough to cover the brisket)
Instructions:
- Rinse the corned beef brisket under cold water to remove any excess brine. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place the corned beef in the slow cooker and sprinkle the spice packet over the top.
- Add water to the slow cooker until it covers the brisket.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- About an hour before the cooking time is complete, add the potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cabbage wedges.
- Once the meat and vegetables are tender, remove them from the slow cooker, slice the corned beef against the grain, and serve with the cooked vegetables.
By using the traditional seasonings, you'll get that classic corned beef flavor that pairs wonderfully with the tender and flavorful meat.