Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
Description
The Lazy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole assembles core components of cabbage rolls into layers within a slow cooker. The base is chopped cabbage topped with cooked ground meat, sautéed with onion, garlic, and seasoned with black pepper. Precooked bacon adds smokiness and texture, while rice absorbs juices during slow cooking, binding the dish together without stirring.
Cooking in the slow cooker gently softens the cabbage and melds flavors, resulting in a casserole that captures the essence of traditional cabbage rolls but requires less effort. The layered method ensures distinct taste and texture in each bite.
This casserole suits a cozy dinner served on its own or with simple sides. It provides a straightforward way to enjoy the flavors of cabbage rolls without rolling individual parcels.
Notes recommend using green cabbage to avoid color bleeding and enhancing flavor by cooking meat and veggies in bacon grease. Avoid stirring before or during cooking to maintain layers, and drain excess grease after browning meat for a less greasy dish.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
- 8 lices Bacon chopped
- 2c cups onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef turkey, pork, chicken or sausage, or a combination of 2
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce more or less to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray. Sprinkle 3 cups of your chopped cabbage all across the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a large skillet, over medium to medium high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate. You are not finished with this pan, do not clean it yet. Set bacon aside.
- Next, half wipe out your skillet with paper towel so only a few tablespoons of bacon grease remain inside your skillet. Add onion, ground meat, garlic and pepper. Cook until ground meat is cooked and no longer pink. Onions should be tender. Drain in a colander in the sink to remove as much grease as possible. Dump your meat mixture on top of the cabbage in your slow cooker.
- Dump your meat mixture on top of the cabbage in your slow cooker.
- Now sprinkle your rice on top of the meat mixture. Then sprinkle your crisp bacon on top of the rice. Sprinkle remaining cabbage on top of the bacon.
- In a good sized bowl combine your can of not drained diced tomatoes, broth and hot pepper sauce. Pour as evenly as possible all over the top of the casserole. Do not stir it at all.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 5. Stir before serving! Enjoy!
Notes
- Drain cooked meat well after browning to reduce grease in the casserole.
- Use green cabbage to prevent discoloration during cooking.
- Do not stir before or during cooking to preserve layered texture and appearance.
- Cook vegetables and ground meat in bacon grease for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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