Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole
If you love classic cabbage rolls but don’t want to spend time rolling individual cabbage leaves, this Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole is the perfect shortcut. It combines tender cabbage, savory ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and onion in one comforting slow-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add Everything to the Slow Cooker
Place the chopped cabbage, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika into the slow cooker.
Add the cooked ground beef and onion.
3. Mix
Gently stir everything together so the ingredients are evenly distributed.
4. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, or until the cabbage and rice are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
5. Serve
Give the casserole a gentle stir and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Chop the cabbage into similar-sized pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Make sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid before cooking.
- Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid too often, as this can increase cooking time.
- For a richer flavor, you can use a good-quality beef broth.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5–6 hours
Total Time
Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American Comfort Food
Keywords
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