Easy Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage
330kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 pounds of ground beef ground turkey, or a combination of both
- 1 teaspoon each of sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 16 oz bag of slaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 2 14.5 ounce cans of fire roasted tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 14 ounce can of sauerkraut
- Rice optional
Method
- Melt butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.
- Add onion and cook the onion until soft.
- Next, 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.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Line the bottom of an oven friendly pot with the cabbage. Next, layer the sauerkraut over the cabbage.
- Next add the beef and tomato mixture. Do not mix.
- Cover and bake for 90 minutes. When the unstuffed cabbage is done do not mix.
- For Slow Cooker: Layer the cabbage, sauerkraut, and beef mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker (do not stir). Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Nutrition
Serving8servingsCalories330kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein21gFat24gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat10gTrans Fat1gCholesterol84mgSodium820mgPotassium417mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A287IUVitamin C10mgCalcium58mgIron3mg
Notes
- 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.