Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls – Easy Slow Cooker Comfort Food Recipe
Easy Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls made with tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and a rich tomato sauce. A hearty, budget-friendly slow cooker comfort food recipe perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium green cabbage, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown ground beef with onion for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
4. Place half the cabbage in a greased 6-quart slow cooker.
5. Add beef mixture and remaining cabbage.
6. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
8. Add uncooked rice during the final 60–90 minutes on HIGH.
9. Stir, adding extra broth if needed, and cook until rice is tender.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Brown ground beef before slow cooking for better flavor.
Use fresh green cabbage for the best texture.
Cook rice separately for more consistent results.
Replace ground beef with ground turkey if desired.
Add bell peppers or carrots for extra vegetables.
For a low-carb version, omit rice and reduce broth.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Reheat thoroughly to 165°F before serving.
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