Description
A convenient and hearty alternative to traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups canned tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the cabbage, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the onion in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion and garlic mixture, ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and spread it evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the cabbage is tender.
- Stir and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and use brown rice for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker, cabbage rolls, unstuffed, easy recipe, healthy meal