Step 1

Place corned beef, fat side up, into the slow cooker and season it with the spice packet.

Step 2

Sprinkle with sugar; add garlic and pour beer around it.

Step 3

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.

Step 4

Remove lid and add carrots and potatoes; cover and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more hours, or until tender. Corned beef is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F. Use an instant read thermometer for accurate results.

Step 5

Take the corned beef out of the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board; let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Step 6

Thinly slice the corned beef against the grain.

Step 7

Serve with carrots and potatoes and garnish with parsley.

Step 8

If corned beef is not browned on top, or if you like a bit more browning, put the corned beef under a broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned to your liking.