Just Like Tony Packos Cabbage Rolls Crock Pot Copycat
Recreate the iconic flavors of a beloved classic with this "Just Like Tony Packo's Cabbage Rolls Crock Pot Copycat" recipe. This slow-cooked delight features tender green cabbage leaves enveloping a hearty blend of ground beef, ground pork, and white rice, enhanced with aromatic garlic, onions, and paprika. Layered with tangy sauerkraut and smothered in a rich tomato sauce sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, these cabbage rolls simmer to perfection in a crock pot, letting the flavors meld into a comforting, savory masterpiece. With minimal hands-on time and an unforgettable taste reminiscent of the original Tony Packo’s, this easy recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Serve it hot, topped with its robust sauce, and watch it quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup white rice
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 15 oz, canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Core the head of cabbage and carefully remove the outer leaves. Blanch the leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked white rice, diced onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix until well blended.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat on the counter. Place about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture onto the base of the leaf. Fold the sides in and roll it tightly, like a burrito. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used.
Spread half of the sauerkraut on the bottom of your crock pot. Place the rolled cabbage rolls seam-side down on top of the sauerkraut in a single layer. Add any remaining cabbage leaves on top.
In a medium bowl, mix the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with their juice, brown sugar, and water. Pour the mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls.
Top with the remaining sauerkraut. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Carefully remove the cabbage rolls from the crock pot and serve hot with the sauce ladled over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 5854 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.1 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3313 mg | 70% | |
*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.
