Description
A simplified, slow‑cooker version of classic cabbage rolls where the ingredients are combined rather than rolled, yielding a hearty, comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped into ~1‑inch pieces
- 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium‑high heat, brown the ground beef until just a little pink remains, then drain excess fat as needed.
- Add diced onion, dried thyme, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt to the skillet; cook 3‑5 minutes until onion softens.
- Transfer the meat and onion mixture into your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped cabbage into the slow cooker on top of the meat.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water; stir until well blended.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and cabbage in the slow cooker, and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on **Low** for 6 to 8 hours (stirring once halfway through if possible).
- Serve hot (e.g. over rice, with crusty bread, or your preferred side).
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- To make a vegetarian version, replace the meat with lentils or a mix of beans and vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust herbs and spices (e.g. add smoked paprika, cumin) according to taste.
- Layer ingredients (meat first, then cabbage, then sauce) for more even cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3‑4 days in the fridge, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat in oven (covered, ~350 °F / 175 °C for 20‑30 min), microwave, or stovetop gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
