Description
Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are the ultimate in comfort food without all the fuss. This hearty dish combines the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls, but with a simplified preparation that allows the slow cooker to do all the work. Get ready to savor the delicious blend of ground beef, cabbage, and a tangy tomato-based sauce – all cooked to perfection in your trusty slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 14 ounce petite diced tomatoes
- 6 ounce tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
1. Step 1: Brown the Meat
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until still slightly pink. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
3. Step 2: Add the Aromatics
4. Add the diced onion, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook until the onions have softened.
5. Step 3: Combine in the Slow Cooker
6. Transfer the meat-onion mixture to a slow cooker and add the chopped cabbage.
7. Step 4: Make the Sauce
8. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
9. Step 5: Cook in the Slow Cooker
10. Pour the sauce over the meat and cabbage in the slow cooker, then gently mix to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the cabbage is tender.
11. Step 6: Serve
12. Spoon the Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls over rice or your preferred side dish and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, cook the Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls on the low setting for the full 6-8 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to become tender and almost melted into the dish. If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 3-4 hours, but the texture and flavor may not be as developed.
Leftover Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. The dish also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams