If you’ve ever made corned beef in a slow cooker, you know the rich, tender results it can yield. But what happens when you have leftovers? Instead of letting that delicious meat go to waste, why not explore some creative recipes that allow you to enjoy corned beef in new ways? In this article, we’ll dive into some exciting slow cooker recipes that will elevate your leftover corned beef into mouthwatering meals.
Corned Beef Hash
One of the classic uses for leftover corned beef is to whip up a hearty hash. Simply chop your leftover corned beef into small pieces and toss it in your slow cooker with diced potatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and some seasoning like salt and pepper. Cook on low for about 6 hours until everything is tender. Serve with sunny-side-up eggs for a delicious breakfast or brunch option.
Corned Beef Sandwiches
Transform your leftover corned beef into fabulous sandwiches. Layer slices of the meat on rye bread with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and a generous spread of mustard. For an extra twist, place the assembled sandwiches back into the slow cooker on low heat for about 30 minutes to warm through and melt the cheese perfectly—voilà. You’ve got yourself an incredible Reuben sandwich.
Corned Beef Tacos
Surprise your taste buds by making tacos with leftover corned beef. Shred the meat using two forks and mix it with taco seasoning in your slow cooker. Allow it to cook on low for 2 hours so that all those great flavors meld together. Serve in warm tortillas topped with avocado, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime juice for a unique twist on Taco Tuesday.
Corned Beef Soup
Nothing warms you up like a comforting bowl of soup. Use your leftover corned beef as the star ingredient by making a savory soup in your slow cooker. Combine chopped carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and shredded corned beef in chicken broth along with herbs like thyme or bay leaves. Let it simmer on low for 6-8 hours until everything is tender—a perfect dish for chilly evenings.
Corned Beef Chili
Give chili night an exciting upgrade by incorporating corned beef into your recipe. Start by sautéing garlic and onion until fragrant then add canned tomatoes, beans (kidney or black), corn kernels, chili powder, cumin seasoning alongside shredded leftovers from your meal prep—let all these flavors blend together while cooking on low heat for about 4-6 hours.
With these creative ways to use leftover corned beef in combination with the convenience of a slow cooker at hand—you can turn simple leftovers into memorable meals without any hassle. Try out one (or all.) these recipes next time you find yourself wondering what to do with that delicious meat left from dinner.
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