Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

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.

A SIMPLE UN-ROLLED CABBAGE ROLL RECIPE

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
• Minute white rice (see notes)
• pepper
• garlic salt
• paprika
• sugar
• tomato sauce
• diced tomatoes

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

Cooked low and slow this delicious Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls takes the traditional dish and turns them into an easy and tasty dinner that the whole family can love.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls, Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 small small head cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 cup uncooked Minute rice (see notes below)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 28 ounce can tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (with juice) (preferrably the garlic & olive oil flavored)

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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, sugar tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
• Stir in the beef mixture.
• Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or high 3-4 hours. Rice and cabbage should be tender.
• If the mixture is too thick for your tastes, just add a little more water (or beef or chicken broth) until the desired consistancy is reached.
• Top with cheese (if desired) and serve.

Notes

• We use ground beef in this recipe but you an also use ground chicken or turkey to lighten it up. Or perhaps try ground sausage for a change in flavor.
• This can 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.
• You can top your bowl of unstuffed cabbage rolls with shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired.
• This can be easily frozen after cooking.
• Regular long grain rice can be used. Cut down the amount of rice to ¾ cup. Just make sure to rinse the rice well until the water runs clear before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help remove some of the starch so that the soup doesn't turn out gummy. It's not necessary to rinse the Minute Rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

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