Easy Unstuffed Cabbage for the Crock Pot
Get all the comforting flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls without the hassle in this easy unstuffed cabbage recipe made right in your crock pot! Featuring ground beef, tender chopped cabbage, hearty rice, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onion, and a touch of Worcestershire, this dish is a one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights. Simply brown the beef, toss everything into your slow cooker, and let the magic happen—no rolling required! Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and loaded with classic, savory flavors, this slow cooker recipe is a family-friendly crowd-pleaser that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Pair with crusty bread or serve with a dollop of sour cream for an even cozier meal experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can), with juices
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, lightly sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer this mixture to the crock pot.
Add the chopped cabbage, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using) to the crock pot.
Stir all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until the rice is tender and the cabbage is soft.
Optional: Stir the mixture halfway through cooking, if possible, to ensure even distribution of ingredients and flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Serve warm as is, or garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1074 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*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.
