Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
A simplified take on traditional cabbage rolls, this hearty dish combines ground beef, cabbage, and a rich tomato sauce, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 piece yellow onion, diced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 14 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, dried thyme, dried parsley, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to the beef. Cook until onions are softened.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Layer the chopped cabbage over the beef mixture.
- In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the cabbage and beef mixture in the slow cooker, mixing gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir well before serving to combine flavors.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.