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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls with the tomato sauce from the slow cooker. Enjoy!
