Cooked low and slow, this delicious Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls takes the traditional dish and turns it into an easy and tasty dinner that the whole family will love.
CROCK POT UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
If you love traditional Stuffed Cabbage Rolls then you will fall in love with these Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls. A deconstructed and easier version of a classic dish. Cooked low and slow really adds to the depth of flavor for this recipe. It makes a delicious dinnertime option that takes minimal prep and effort!
TIPS FOR MAKING CROCK POT UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS:
- We use ground beef in this recipe but you an also use ground chicken or turkey to lighten it up.
- This can easily be doubled - just use a larger crock pot if you are serving more guests.
- You can cook this recipe on low or high depending on the time you are working with.
- I've seen cabbage rolls topped with cheese so you can top your bowl with cheese if desired.
- Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls can be easily frozen after cooking.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
ground beef
garlic
onion
cabbage
water
white rice
pepper
garlic salt
paprika
sugar
tomato sauce
HOW TO MAKE UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS:
In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain the grease from pan. In the slow cooker add chopped cabbage, water, rice, pepper, garlic salt, paprika, sugar and tomato sauce and beef mixture.
Stir everything until coated and combined.
Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours or high 3-4 hours and serve!
HOW TO STORE:
- Although I love this best when it is fresh - you can store it. Place any remaining Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls into an airtight container or ziptop bag and place in the refrigerator and it should stay good for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, reheat in microwave until heated through.
- This can also be frozen, which is one of my favorite parts. I love recipes that we can freeze later for an easy meal. To freeze, place in airtight container or freezer bag and it should last for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, let sit in the refrigerator overnight and when ready to serve, place your portion in a bowl and reheat in the microwave until heated through.
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CROCK POT UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 2 ½ cups water
- ⅔ cup uncooked white rice
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 (28 oz) can tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic.
- Drain the grease from pan.
- In the slow cooker add chopped cabbage, water, rice, pepper, garlic salt, paprika, sugar and tomato sauce.
- Stir in the beef mixture.
- Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or high 3-4 hours. Rice should and cabbage should be tender.
- Serve!
Notes
- We use ground beef in this recipe but you an also use ground chicken or turkey to lighten it up.
- This can easily be doubled, just use a larger crock pot if you are serving more guests.
- You can cook this recipe on low or high depending on the time you are working with.
- I've seen cabbage rolls topped with cheese, you can top your bowl with cheese if desired.
- This can be easily frozen after cooking.
Nutrition
Im wondering if this could be made with riced cauliflower in the place of rice. I’m pretty sure that would make it keto?
It was very tasty. Good comfort food! I used regular long rice but it turned to mush during cooking. Next time I make it I won't cook aa long. My husband loved it!
Thanks so much Ellen! Good to know about the rice. I know some slow cookers can run hotter than others so it's sometimes hard to get exact amounts but I can definitely add a note to the recipe about maybe checking it around the 4 hour mark if cooking on low. Thank you!
Could I use Italian sauage instead of hamburger for this recipe?
Thanks, Jan
Yes you sure could if that's what you prefer!