Best 6 Slow Cooked Cabbage Rolls Recipes

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Cabbage rolls are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Cabbage rolls are typically made with ground beef, rice, and vegetables, all wrapped up in a cabbage leaf. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, but slow cooking is a great option because it allows the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to become tender. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooked cabbage roll recipe, you've come to the right place. We've gathered a collection of the best recipes from around the web, so you're sure to find one that you'll love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLLS MAKE AHEAD MEAL IDEA



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Deliciously easy, this Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll recipe cooks up all day. Make dinner with all of the flavor without any fuss!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head of cabbage
1 lbs ground meat
1 medium diced onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 eggs
1 jar tomato sauce
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut approx 1/4 inch off the bottom of the cabbage head and place the whole head in boiling water. Then boil about 2 minutes. Peel off the leaves as they soften. This goes pretty quick.
  • Place remaining head back in the boiling water and repeat until you have at least 8 large cabbage leaves.
  • (You can freeze cabbage then thaw and skip the boiling part. We just need the leaves soft enough to roll)
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, garlic powder, pepper, salt, onion.
  • Stir in egg and combine well.
  • Whisk together tomato sauce, paprika and Worcestershire sauce in another bowl.
  • Place 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of leaf and roll up like a burrito.
  • Pour enough sauce to cover the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Place cabbage rolls seam side down in slow cooker, in two layers so they are touching but not over crowded either.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together and pour over rolls.
  • Cook on high for four hours or low for 8 hours.

SIMPLE CROCK POT CABBAGE ROLLS



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Cabbage rolls recipe with ground beef, tomatoes, and cinnamon are cooked in the crock pot or slow cooker, and a delicious mix of sweet and savory.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup cooked rice
1 large egg (slightly beaten)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large head of cabbage
For the Sauce:
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, beaten egg, finely chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Remove leaves from the head of cabbage gently, taking care not to tear them. Scald the leaves in boiling salted water just long enough to wilt. Alternatively, place the whole head of cabbage in a microwave-safe dish with about 1/4 cup of water. Cook it on 100 percent power for about 12 to 15 minutes. The leaves should peel off easily.
  • Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in the center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends over meat, burrito-style; secure with wooden toothpicks.
  • Place the cabbage rolls in the crock pot .
  • In a bowl, combine the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and cinnamon. Add salt and pepper to taste and pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. You can add the leftover cabbage leaves to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 214 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 311 mg, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

SLOW-COOKED CABBAGE ROLLS



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I've worked full time for more than 30 years, and this super slow-cooker recipe has been a lifesaver. It cooks while I'm away and smells heavenly when I walk in the door in the evening. -Rosemary Jarvis, Sparta, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head cabbage
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking rice
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 ounce onion soup mix
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (46 ounces) V8 juice
Salt to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; drain well. (Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use.) Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, rice, green pepper, cracker crumbs, egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides, beginning from the cut end. Roll up completely to enclose filling. Secure with toothpicks if desired., Place cabbage rolls in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over rolls. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until filling reaches 160°. Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CABBAGE ROLLS II



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Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, onion and rice, covered in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce and cooked in a slow cooker.

Provided by BJ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 leaves cabbage
1 cup cooked white rice
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
¼ cup minced onion
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage leaves 2 minutes; drain.
  • In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in center of each cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends. Place rolls in slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls.
  • Cover, and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Yummy and less work than the real cabbage rolls. There is no rice in this recipe, because I don't like rice in my cabbage rolls.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey or 1 -1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 small head green cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, can add another 8- 15 oz if you like more sauce

Steps:

  • Spary crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Crumble the raw ground turkey (or beef) and spread along bottom of crock pot.
  • Add the onions, green pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and cabbage.
  • Pour the diced tomatoes over top.
  • Mix the sugar into the tomato sauce and pour over everything. If you like more sauce, add another 8-oz or 15-oz can of tomato sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
  • When done, remove lid and stir to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 542.8, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 18.8

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE ROLLS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Rice

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large head cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking rice
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup saltine, crushed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 ounce onion soup mix
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (46 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
salt, to taste
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head.
  • Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls; drain well (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use).
  • Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, making a V-shaped cut; set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, rice, green pepper, cracker crumbs, egg and soup mix.
  • Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf.
  • Fold in sides, beginning from the cut end.
  • Roll up completely to enclose filling; secure with toothpicks, if desired.
  • Place cabbage rolls in a 3 quart slow cooker.
  • Pour V8 juice over rolls.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until filling reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 104.7, Sodium 1200.2, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 30.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. This will make it easier to roll and prevent the leaves from breaking.
  • Prepare the cabbage leaves properly: Before you start rolling the cabbage rolls, you need to prepare the cabbage leaves. To do this, remove the core from the cabbage and then carefully peel off the leaves. You can use a sharp knife to help you do this.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The sky's the limit when it comes to fillings for cabbage rolls. You can use anything from ground beef and rice to vegetables and cheese. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Cook the cabbage rolls thoroughly: Cabbage rolls need to be cooked thoroughly to ensure that the meat is cooked through and the cabbage is soft. You can cook them in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in the oven.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce: Cabbage rolls are often served with a tomato-based sauce. However, you can also serve them with a variety of other sauces, such as a cream sauce or a mushroom sauce.

Conclusion:

Cabbage rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like them with beef, pork, or vegetables, there is a cabbage roll recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give cabbage rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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