Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole

from thismomsmenu.com
320 min
8 servings

This casserole has ground beef, onion, cabbage, and rice cooked in tomato sauce - all the components of traditional cabbage rolls, but with none of the hassle of making individual rolls. Simply toss everything in a slow cooker for a set-it-and-forget-it casserole.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
  • 1 Green Bell Peppers (seeded and diced)
  • 2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Head of Cabbage (chopped (6-8 cups))
  • 28 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 ½ cup White Rice (uncooked and rinsed)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan.

  2. 2

    Add the rice and beef broth to the slow cooker and stir.

  3. 3

    Place half of the chopped cabbage on top of the rice and beef broth, season with a few shakes of salt and pepper. Then, add half of the cooked ground beef, onions, and peppers. Repeat this using the remaining cabbage and beef.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce with the brown sugar and vinegar. Mix well, then pour the mixture over the ground beef in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. When just 15-30 minutes of cooking time remains, remove the lid from the slow cooker and stir the contents. Then top with the shredded cheese.