Grandma's Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Slow Cooker Variation

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Grandma's Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage with this easy slow cooker variation. This traditional and hearty dish combines tender cabbage leaves with a flavorful filling made with ground beef, rice, and onions. The stuffed cabbage rolls are then cooked in a tangy tomato sauce until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve this comforting dish with a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal that will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cabbage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the cabbage and carefully place it in the boiling water. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the outer leaves soften. Remove the cabbage from the water and carefully peel off the softened leaves. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
3. Take one cabbage leaf and place a scoop of the ground beef mixture onto the center. Roll the leaf tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
4. In a slow cooker, mix together the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls into the slow cooker, seam-side down.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and the flavors are well combined.
6. Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls with the tomato sauce from the slow cooker. Enjoy!

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