Description
Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are a comforting and hassle-free twist on the classic dish. This hearty recipe features tender cabbage layered with savory ground beef, aromatic onions, and a rich tomato sauce, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it?s a flavorful meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. With the option to customize ingredients based on your pantry, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head green cabbage (about 2 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Core the cabbage and separate about six large leaves.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onions over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked meat mixture with tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Layer chopped cabbage in the slow cooker, add half of the meat mixture on top; repeat layering with more cabbage and finish with remaining meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until flavors meld and cabbage is tender.
- Serve warm with extra tomato sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg