Name: Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole – Easy Slow Cooker Comfort Food Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey); 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, balances acidity); Optional garnish: fresh parsley

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)

Optional garnish: fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.

Step 2:

Add diced onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3:

Place chopped cabbage in the bottom of the crockpot. Spread it evenly to form the first layer.

Step 4:

Top the cabbage with the cooked beef mixture, uncooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir gently to combine.

Step 5:

Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until cabbage is tender and rice is fully cooked. Stir before serving.

Notes

If your sauce seems too thick near the end of cooking, stir in ½ cup warm broth or water. If it’s too thin, cook uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes.