If you want a cozy, crowd-pleasing slow cooker meal, try Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole — all the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling. Just dump, cook, and serve.
🥬 Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1–1½ lbs ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14–15 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1–2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat (optional but recommended):
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. - Layer in slow cooker:
Add chopped cabbage, uncooked rice, cooked beef mixture, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. - Stir gently to combine.
- Cook:
- LOW for 6–8 hours
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Stir before serving. Let sit 10–15 minutes to thicken if needed.
Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded mozzarella or cheddar on top during last 20 minutes
- A splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Why Guests Love It
- Comfort-food flavor
- One-pot simplicity
- Hearty and filling
- Even better the next day
If you’d like, I can also share a creamy cabbage slow cooker version or a low-carb no-rice option.
