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Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls

Savory Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy these comforting Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls, filled with seasoned ground beef and rice, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Rolls
  • 1 head cabbage small head of green or napa cabbage
  • 1 large egg omit for vegan options or substitute with flax egg
  • ½ cup milk substitute with plant-based milk for dairy-free options
  • 1 medium onion finely minced
  • 1 pound ground beef can swap with turkey or plant-based option
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown rice, or substitute with quinoa
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce can use crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or omit/replacement with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce use vegan version for vegetarian option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • tongs
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then gently immerse the whole cabbage head for about 3 minutes.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the egg, milk, minced onion, ground beef, uncooked rice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a cabbage leaf flat on your kitchen counter and scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the filling into the center.
  4. If you have extra cabbage leaves, chop them and layer them at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  5. Combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Arrange the cabbage rolls snugly in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
  7. Cook the rolls on low for 6 to 7 hours.
  8. Once cooking is complete, gently lift the cabbage rolls out using tongs or a slotted spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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