Description
This Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole is the ultimate comfort food made easy. With layers of tender green cabbage, savory ground beef, rice, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish slow cooks to perfection, bringing all the classic flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the work. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or hearty family dinners, this easy dinner idea is gluten-free, budget-friendly, and packed with nutrients. It’s one of those easy recipes that delivers big-time flavor with minimal effort. If you’re looking for cozy food ideas, quick prep meals, or healthy slow cooker options, this is your go-to!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
1 cup white rice, rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice onion, and mince garlic. Rinse the rice and set aside.
2. Brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
3. Layer cabbage, beef mixture, rice, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce in the crockpot. Repeat layers.
4. Add paprika, salt, pepper, broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
6. Stir before serving and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a leaner version, use ground turkey or chicken.
Don’t skip browning the meat; it adds essential flavor.
This recipe freezes well, so make a double batch for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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