Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe

[Pumpkin2022]

A delicious, hassle-free alternative that captures all the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the need for rolling. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, home-cooked meal with minimal effort. Simply layer the ingredients in your slow cooker, set it, and forget it until dinnertime!

Ingredients​

• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground pork (or a mixture of both)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 15 ounces tomato sauce, divided
• 1 cup water
• 10.5 ounces condensed tomato soup (1 can)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ¾ cup long grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 medium head cabbage
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions​

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a frying pan, brown the ground beef or pork with the diced onion, minced garlic, paprika, and thyme over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 cup of water, half a can of tomato soup, and the diced tomatoes to the meat mixture. Stir in the uncooked rice and mix well until heated through. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare the Cabbage: Chop the cabbage into four wedges and remove the core. Then chop into chunks approximately ¾" x 1 ½".
4. Layer in the Crockpot: In a 6-quart slow cooker, layer half of the meat mixture and half of the chopped cabbage. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cabbage.
5. Add Sauce: Combine the remaining tomato soup, remaining tomato sauce, and ⅓ cup of water. Pour this mixture over the top of the cabbage in the slow cooker.
6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the rice is cooked and the cabbage is tender.
7. Finish: Once done, turn off the slow cooker, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top (if using), and let it sit for 10 minutes to set and melt the cheese.

This Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole is a fantastic way to enjoy the comforting flavors of cabbage rolls with a fraction of the effort. It’s a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences. I hope you find this recipe as delightful and easy as it sounds! If you have any other recipes or cooking tips you’d like to explore, feel free to ask. Happy cooking!

 

[EvanSeeker]

Omg, this sounds sooo cozy and delicious! I love a good crockpot recipe, and cabbage rolls in casserole form? Genius! Can’t wait to try this out next weekend!