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Irish wontons

Corned Beef Wontons

Published by: Lydia
All of the best flavors of St. Patrick's Day wrapped up into one perfect bite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 2½ pounds Corned beef brisket with included spice packet
  • 2 cups Baby carrots
  • 8 small Red potatoes
  • 2 bottles Beer
  • 3 bay leaves optional
  • 1 package Wonton wrappers
  • ½ cup Sauerkraut
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese finely shredded
  • Thousand island dressing
  • Shredded fresh cabbage optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the carrots and potatoes in a large crockpot and top with the corned beef brisket, fat side up. Pour beer into the crockpot. Sprinkle corned beef brisket with the included seasoning packet. Add additional seasoning and/or bay leaves if desired.
    corned beef braised with beer
  • Cover and cook for 8 - 9 hours on high, or for 5 - 6 hours on slow until the corned beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
  • Remove the corned beef brisket, along with the carrots and potatoes, from the slow cooker. Trim off the fatty layer on the top of the brisket and slice against the grain, followed by a rough chop/dice.
    braised and chopped corned beef
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Place 1 wonton wrapper in each muffin cavity and add a heaping teaspoon of sauerkraut into each wrapper.
    sauerkraut in wonton cups
  • Press another wonton wrapper inside of the bottom wrapper and fill each one with the diced corned beef. Add additional spices if desired. Sprinkle each corned beef wonton with shredded Swiss cheese.
    swiss cheese reuben wonton cup
  • Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until the wonton edges are lightly browned and cheese has melted.
  • Serve with fresh shredded cabbage, thousand island or mustard if desired.
    reuben sandwich wontons

Notes

If you want to ramp up the spices, you can add extra coriander or caraway seeds.
In my experience, crockpots can cook very differently, so the best gauge to determine doneness is always by using a meat thermometer (as is the case for any preparation method). Check the temperature when there is about an hour left of cooking.
Wait until you are ready to wrap the reuben wontons before you take them out of the refrigerator. They can dry out quickly and then become brittle when you place them into the muffin pan.
You will have some leftover Corned Beef to enjoy with your carrots and potatoes!
Keyword beef brisket, corned beef
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