Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting, easy slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, tomatoes, and savory seasonings. This hearty one-pot meal delivers all the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the time-consuming work of stuffing and rolling cabbage leaves.
Equipment
- Slow cooker (6-quart recommended)
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander (optional, for draining excess fat)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small head green cabbage chopped
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp brown sugar optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the beef mixture is thoroughly cooked.
- Cook the rice separately according to the package instructions for the best texture.
- Stir the cooked rice into the slow cooker during the final 10-15 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Estimated Per Serving)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
