This Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Beef is a comforting dish inspired by classic cabbage rolls but much easier. Everything cooks together in the slow cooker with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and rice, creating a hearty and flavorful meal.
🧾 Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 small head cabbage, chopped (about 5–6 cups)
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1 cup beef broth
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½ cup uncooked rice
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
In a skillet cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add to Slow Cooker
Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker.
3️⃣ Add Ingredients
Add cabbage, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, rice, brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Mix
Stir everything well to combine.
5️⃣ Cook
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Low: 6–7 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
Cook until cabbage is tender and rice is fully cooked.
6️⃣ Serve
Stir and serve warm. Garnish with parsley if desired.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 6 hours (low)
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Total: ~6 hours 10 minutes
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
Per serving:
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Calories: ~280
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Protein: 22g
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Carbs: 25g
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Fat: 10g
⭐ WW Points: ≈4–5 WW Points per serving
💡 Tips
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Use ground turkey instead of beef for fewer calories.
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Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
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Add carrots or bell peppers for extra vegetables.