This slow cooker unstuffed cabbage delivers all the comfort of traditional cabbage rolls with zero rolling required. Featuring savory ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a secret layer of sauerkraut, it is an easy dinner that feeds a crowd.
Servings 8servings
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Polish
Ingredients
1tablespoonof butter
1medium onion diced
2poundsof ground beefground turkey, or a combination of both
1teaspooneach of sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 16ozbag of slaw mix or shredded cabbage
2 14.5ouncecans of fire roasted tomatoesor tomato sauce
1 14ouncecan of sauerkraut
Riceoptional
Method
Slow Cooker Method
Melt butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.
Add onion and cook the onion until soft.
Add the ground beef, sea salt, and cracked pepper, and brown the ground beef.
Once the beef is browned, mix in the fire roasted tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are warm.
Drain about 3 tablespoons of the liquid off and discard.
Line the bottom of your crockpot with the cabbage. Next, layer the sauerkraut over the cabbage.
Add the beef and tomato mixture. Do not mix.
Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Oven Method
Follow steps 1 through 3 above to prepare the meat mixture.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F
Layer the cabbage, sauerkraut, and beef mixture in a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot using the same order as above. Do not stir.
Cover tightly with a lid or foil and bake for 90 minutes until the cabbage is fully tender
Scaling for Meal Prep This recipe serves about 8 people, making it excellent for meal prep. If you are cooking for a smaller household, you can easily freeze the leftovers in individual airtight containers for quick lunches later in the month.
Serving Suggestion While delicious on its own, this dish pairs wonderfully with a side of roasted potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the savory juices.