All the cozy flavor of classic cabbage rolls without the rolling — this easy crock pot meal is loaded with tender cabbage, seasoned beef, rice, and rich tomato sauce slow-cooked to perfection.
🧾 Ingredients
1 lb ground beef 🥩
1 small cabbage (chopped) 🥬
1 onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 cup uncooked rice 🍚
1 can crushed tomatoes 🍅
1 can tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🥩 Brown the beef
Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. 🧄 Add garlic
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. 🥬 Load the crock pot
Add cabbage, beef mixture, rice, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the crock pot.
4. 🥣 Season it
Add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. 🔥 Slow cook
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until cabbage and rice are tender.
6. 🍽️ Serve
Stir well and garnish with parsley before serving hot.
😋 Description
Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are hearty, comforting, and full of rich tomato-beef flavor. It’s an easy slow cooker twist on the classic dish with all the comfort and none of the extra work.
❓ Question
Would you serve this with bread 🍞 or mashed potatoes 🥔?
