Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook ground beef and onion for 5–7 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Drain excess fat.
- Layer the crockpot: Add half the chopped cabbage to the slow cooker.
- Add the browned beef mixture, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Add the remaining cabbage and gently mix everything together.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage and rice are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top during the last 15–20 minutes. Cover until melted.
- Garnish with Parmesan or fresh parsley and serve hot.
Quick & Short Recipe
Brown beef + onion → add garlic → layer cabbage, beef, rice, tomatoes, sauce & broth in crockpot → season → LOW 5–6 hrs → add cheese → melt → serve.
Nutrition — Approx. Per Serving
- Calories: ~430 kcal
- Protein: ~25 g
- Carbs: ~43 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
- Sugar: ~9 g
- Sodium: ~750 mg
Nutrition is approximate and depends on the beef, cheese, broth, and tomato products used.
Nut info: This recipe is naturally nut-free unless using a packaged ingredient containing nuts. Check labels for cross-contact if needed.
Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
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