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Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

A hearty and budget-friendly meal that combines traditional stuffed cabbage roll flavors without the hassle of rolling, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef You can substitute with turkey or sausage.
  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped Chop before adding to the slow cooker.
  • 1 yellow onion, diced yellow onion, diced Diced before cooking.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 14 ounces can petite diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounces can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for desired spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and seasonings to the skillet, cooking until the onions soften.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker along with the chopped cabbage.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water; stir well.
  5. Pour the sauce over the meat and cabbage in the slow cooker and mix gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a spoonful of sugar to the sauce mix. If you have leftovers, let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container. You can also freeze this dish for up to 3 months.