Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
This Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls recipe delivers the classic flavors of cabbage rolls without the hassle of wrapping, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef For leaner meals, use 90% lean ground beef.
- 1 yellow onion diced yellow onion Chop the onion to enhance flavor.
- 1 small head green cabbage Chop into even pieces for even cooking.
- 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley Top with additional parsley for serving.
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Increase for more heat.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water Add more for extra sauce if desired.
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 meat mixture to the slow cooker along with 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
Serve hot from the slow cooker. Spoon over rice or egg noodles for a fuller meal. Let the dish cool to room temperature, then store in airtight containers. It can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.