Here’s a Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage recipe—a simple, hearty, and hands-off take on traditional stuffed cabbage rolls. It’s flavorful, budget-friendly, and perfect for slow cooking.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor
Instructions
- Brown the meat
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Layer ingredients in the crock pot
- In the slow cooker, add chopped cabbage, onion, garlic, browned meat, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, uncooked rice, beef broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until cabbage and rice are tender.
- Adjust seasonings
- Taste and add salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce as needed.
- Serve
- Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips
- For a slightly sweeter sauce, add 1–2 tsp brown sugar.
- You can add carrots or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Use pre-cooked rice to reduce cooking time by 30 minutes.
If you want, I can give a super-easy 5-ingredient Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage version that’s ready in under 4 hours and still tastes rich and comforting.
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