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Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls for Cozy Family Dinners

Delicious Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls embody comfort food with easy, flavorful preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Vegetable Base
  • 1 head Cabbage Green cabbage is preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce Marinara or homemade can also be used.
For the Grains
  • 1 cup Rice Can substitute with quinoa for gluten-free.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic, cooking until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine the cooked meat mixture, chopped cabbage, and tomato sauce. Add spices.
  3. Stir the ingredients until well combined, ensuring the cabbage is coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Check the cabbage for tenderness after 6 hours; cook longer if necessary.
  6. Ladle the mixture into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal. Adjust spices to taste for variety.

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