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prep time
30 min
cook time
8 h 0 min
ready time
8 h 30 min
Keto Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage
This Hungarian-style stuffed cabbage may cook in a slow cooker, but don’t think this is a fast recipe! Don’t run away just yet, though; you won’t regret making these little stuffed pockets of deliciousness. Stuffing cabbage leaves takes some patience and practice, but the flavors are always there. Plus, this recipe makes plenty to go around and share, so you’re not wasting your time! Prep these rolls overnight, and you can leave them in the slow cooker all day while you’re at work.
Jessica L.
Net Carbs
2.9 g
Fiber
2.4 g
Total Carbs
5.6 g
Protein
15 g
Fats
10.2 g
172 cals
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Ingredients
Cabbage, Green, Raw
8 large leaf
Butter
2 tablespoon
Tomato Paste
2 tablespoon
Beef Broth
1 cup
Salt
0.25 teaspoon
Black Pepper
0.5 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
0.25 teaspoon
Onion Powder
0.5 teaspoon
Paprika
0.5 tablespoon
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon
Ground Beef
¾ pound
Cauliflower Rice
1 cup, cut pieces
Sauerkraut
¾ cup
Recipe Steps
steps 12
8 h 30 min
Step 1
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the outer leaves from a head of cabbage. Do your best to avoid ripping the leaves. Cut away all thick cores from the leaves. Depending on the size of your cabbage, you may get anywhere from 8-12 large pieces. The largest leaves can be cut in half.Step 2
Boil the cabbage leaves until they are tender. The leaves will brighten in color and they’ll become transparent. Use a pair of kitchen tongs to transfer the cooked cabbage leaves from the boiling water to a colander to drain and cool. Discard the water when done.Step 3
To make the sauce, melt the butter in a small pot over low heat. Whisk in the tomato paste until the paste and butter have emulsified.Step 4
In 3-4 additions, gently stir in the beef broth. Continue stirring until the tomato paste and broth emulsify as well.Step 5
Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and paprika. When this is done, set the sauce aside to cool.Step 6
In a shallow, large pan, heat the olive oil on high heat. Add in the ground beef. Cook the beef until browned, and use a spoon to break up the beef into fine bits.Step 7
Stir the cauliflower rice and sauerkraut.Step 8
Turn the heat down to low, and pour in about ⅓ of the tomato sauce. Stir the sauce to coat the beef mixture. Then, remove the pan from the heat.Step 9
Time for assembly! Start with a large cabbage leaf laid flat on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of beef filling on one end of the leaf as pictured. Then, gently roll up the cabbage leaf like you would a burrito. Leave the edge of the cabbage leaf on the bottom of the roll to avoid it becoming undone.Step 10
Repeat this process until all the cabbage leaves have been filled and rolled. Each roll will vary in size, since not all cabbage leaves are the same. Make sure not to overfill so the leaves don’t rip.Step 11
Once all the leaves have been filled, arrange the stuffed cabbage in a slow cooker. If you have any leftover beef filling, mix it into the remaining tomato sauce. Then, pour the tomato sauce over the cabbage rolls in the slow cooker.Step 12
Cook the stuffed cabbage on low heat for 8 hours. Enjoy hot!
Comments
melaniebuchanan19720607 3 years ago
This meal doesn’t exactly meet the keto rule with more fat then protein more protein then carbs. But if you have room in your macros you can add olives with the meal on the side to add more fat. We chopped the cabbage and added all The ingredients except the oil into our instant pot and cook on pressure cook for 15 minutes. It was delicious. We will make this one again.
RemarkableKale573695 7 months ago
Serve with a bit of butter atop! :)
SpectacularMacadamia491116 3 years ago
Can you freeze the leftovers?
Mad__Dog__ 5 years ago
Hey! My sauce is more like tomato soup, any suggestions? Thanks!
recipewriter 5 years ago
Next time, you can reduce the amount of broth you use. You could also simmer your sauce openly to let extra moisture evaporate before combining with your beef.
Halinab 5 years ago
I would just chop up the cabbage and add all ingredients to the crock pot and let it go for 8 hours. Deconstructed stuffed cabbage. no work let the crock pot do all the work and maybe add some stewed tomatoes?
Anonymous 6 years ago
If it’s going in a slow cooker for that long, why is the meat precooked? Just seems like it might dry out.
RemarkableKale573695 7 months ago
Pre-cooking the meat gets rid of the grease and blood.
recipewriter 5 years ago
The sauce keeps the meat from drying out! Cooking beforehand gives a more "done" texture to the beef as well as avoid any excess grease from breaking the sauce while in the slow cooker. Hope this helps!
Anonymous 6 years ago
Add the sauerkraut to the sauce not the filling and some heavy cream or sour cream.
Cindy 6 years ago
Can someone tell me how to make or where to buy califlower rice
RemarkableKale573695 7 months ago
Costco, Sams Club, Walmart, most supermarkets (my local one sells it in the fresh produce Aisle, as well as in the freezer section)
Dave22 4 years ago
Its in frozen food section of most supermarkets. Very cheap. Less than $2 a bag. Cheaper to buy frozen then to make it.
waveriderlisa 5 years ago
trader joes
Crazyred4u 6 years ago
I grated the cauliflower then microwaved it. Turned out perfect.
recipewriter 6 years ago
Hi Cindy, there is a recipe for cauliflower rice in our side dishes section!
Scho 6 years ago
Doubled recipe. Made it into a casserole and put in oven covered for 40 min at 400 F. Also used the frozen technique from the other post from Marilyn and it came out delicious!
darktowervii3ea7 6 years ago
Absolutely delicious! Will make again soon
Linda 6 years ago
Going by the recipe how many rolls should I make to get the correct macros. If it makes 16 then they are much smaller. Thanks for your help.
recipewriter 6 years ago
Hi there, It may be easier for you to measure your servings by weight. For this recipe, a serving of 2 cabbage rolls is 128g (about 4 1/2 oz.) You can weigh your cabbage rolls to get the exact serving portion. Hope this helps!
litterbitt 6 years ago
This was delicious! I did it in the oven for 1/2 hour rather than the slow cooker. Also added a little chopped onion when I browned the meat. So good
Marilyn 6 years ago
I learned from my Hungarian grandma to wrap a head of cabbage in a plastic bag and aluminum foil and freeze it. When you are ready to make stuffed cabbage, just defrost the cabbage and the leaves will be beautifully pliable without the boiling hot water (or using toothpicks!).
wld276684 6 years ago
Thank you for sharing your grandmothers tip! Saves a lot of time too!
Cookie 6 years ago
Awesome idea thank you!!
mifacey1@telus.net 6 years ago
Great tip! Thank you!