Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage

Stuffed Cabbage may not sound terribly exciting, but is one of those meals, that when done well, is damned delicious and filled with man fueling ingredients.

Is Stuffed Cabbage Healthy? Is it Outdated? What even is stuffed cabbage?

Some say stuffed cabbage is a complicated tiresome meal to make. They call it lazy or boring. Some even whispered it’s an outdated recipe and that only grandma’s from Pittsburgh recall the actual ingredients. Most of the time, these people would be right.

But I’m here to prove them wrong. Sure, stuffed cabbage is one of those dinner recipes that no one is going to jump for joy at. I mean, it doesn’t start and end with steak right? But it is one of those meals, that when done well, is damned delicious and filled with man fueling ingredients. Healthy?  It is, when made with lean unprocessed ingredients. It can also be fat and happy if that’s what you’re looking for. So forget whoever those people are saying stuffed cabbage is a old folk’s home Wednesday night special, and show them who’s boss in this kitchen.

One up everyone.

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Cabbage isn’t the only vegetable we can stuff with meaty goodness.  Check these recipes out!

• Enchilada Stuffed Smoked Poblanos
• Smoked Sausage Stuffed Artichokes
• Smoked Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers
• Traditional Cabbage Rolls

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage

Cook’s titles this as a ‘lazy man’s’ stuffed cabbage, and where I would love to agree, you are still making all of the components of a real stuffed cabbage. If you have never enjoyed the real thing, I say go all in and test out your hand at rolling and baking this dish, like the classic recipe calls for. Either way, it tastes almost the same, but there’s something rewarding about rolling the cabbage (at least once). Otherwise, this recipe is killer and makes a ton!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Kita Roberts

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8

Calories: 552kcal

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lbs green cabbage. cored and cut into 1″ pieces
• ▢ 3 tbs vegetable oil
• ▢ salt and pepper
• ▢ 2 onions minced
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 3 tablespoon flour
• ▢ 28 oz tomato sauce
• ▢ ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ▢ 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ▢ 2 slices white sandwich bread torn into quarters (use good bread, it has to hold up into a paste, not just dissolve)
• ▢ ¼ cup whole milk
• ▢ 1 lbs ground beef
• ▢ 1 lbs bratwurst removed from casing
• ▢ 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

• Line your slow cooker with several layers of folded aluminum foil to prevent the back side from over cooking. (Trust me, this goes a long way at serving time). Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Heat the cabbage with 1 tbs oil and ½ teas salt in a large bowl in the microwave for 15 to 20 minutes, until softened. Drain the cabbage.
• Heat the remaining 2 tbs oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon, and nutmeg. 
• Cook. stirring often, until onions are beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Place half of the onion mix in a large bowl. 
• Add the flour to the skillet with the remaining onion mixture and cook for 1 minute. 
• Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Scrap up any browned bits if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let sit for a few minutes on low while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
• When cool enough to handle, add bread and milk to the bowl with the onions.
• Mash with a fork to form a paste. Mix in the beef, bratwurst, and rice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread ½ cup of the tomato sauce over the bottom of the foil lined slow cooker. Add ⅓ of the meat mix and top with ⅓ of the cabbage. Repeat 2 more times. 
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
• Remove the foil and allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Slow Cooker Revolution

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage

Amount Per Serving

Calories 552 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1096mg48%

Potassium 956mg27%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 555IU11%

Vitamin C 50.8mg62%

Calcium 129mg13%

Iron 3.6mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.

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Feel the fuel!  Because this stuffed cabbage had me ramped up all week.  I know that you made too much.  Not to worry.  Freeze your leftovers and reheat when you are ready for round two.