Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
A hearty, effortless meal featuring tender cabbage, flavorful beef, and zesty tomato sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped Frozen cabbage can be used; thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Add Italian seasoning for a herbal flair.
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water Use vegetable broth for a vegan option.
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and seasonings to the skillet; cook until onions soften.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker along with the chopped cabbage.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water; stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and cabbage in the slow cooker and mix gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
For best results, allow your meal to simmer low and slow to let all flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or freeze for longer storage (up to 3 months).