Step 1

Into a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, add the beer, beef broth, and thyme. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and add to slow cooker fat-side up, sprinkling spices from the packet on top.

Step 2

Top brisket with the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook on high 4–5 hours, until brisket is tender.

Step 3

When brisket is tender, place the cabbage over beef. Cover and cook 30 min.–1 hour on high, until cabbage is wilted and tender.

Step 4

Remove corned beef and slice against the grain. Serve with vegetables and mustard.