Cabbage Rolls in the Crock Pot
Transform humble ingredients into a comforting classic with these easy and flavorful Cabbage Rolls in the Crock Pot. Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, pork, and rice, then slow-cooked to perfection in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, paprika, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The magic happens in your slow cooker, where the ingredients meld together over hours for a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s irresistibly homey. Perfect for make-ahead meals or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines old-world charm with modern convenience. Serve these savory rolls with a spoonful of the luscious sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: crock pot cabbage rolls, stuffed cabbage, slow cooker recipes, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Green cabbage
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Uncooked white rice
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully peel off 12 large cabbage leaves, reserving the rest of the cabbage for another use. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, paprika, and parsley. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Lay one cabbage leaf flat on your work surface. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture near the stem end of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to enclose. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
In a medium bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the sauce.
Coat the bottom of your crock pot with olive oil. Spread a small amount of the sauce onto the bottom.
Arrange a single layer of cabbage rolls seam-side down in the crock pot. Pour half of the sauce over the rolls. Add another layer of cabbage rolls and top with the remaining sauce.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked through.
Carefully remove the cabbage rolls from the crock pot and serve hot with a drizzle of the cooking sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1065 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
