Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 360 min Total Time: 375 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: American Diet: None

Description

Description A comforting one-pot meal with the flavors of classic cabbage rolls, made easy in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 – 8 cups)
  • 14 -ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 6 -ounce can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the cabbage: Remove the core from the head of cabbage and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat: Carefully remove excess grease from the skillet.
  4. Sauté the onion: Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  5. Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix beef and onion with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and water.
  6. Layer in the slow cooker: Spray inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half of the cabbage, followed by half of the meat mixture, then repeat.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours until done.
  8. Serve: Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or meatless crumbles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.