These Crockpot Swedish Cabbage Rolls are a comforting twist on a classic Scandinavian favorite. The filling combines lean ground beef, fluffy cooked rice, and a beaten egg for structure, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Each roll is tightly wrapped in tenderized cabbage leaves and nestled into the slow cooker. The real magic happens with the sauce: a luscious blend of tomato sauce, brown sugar, and fresh lemon juice that creates a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy profile. As they cook low and slow for hours, the cabbage becomes incredibly tender, soaking up every drop of the savory juices. This dish is incredibly satisfying yet simple to assemble, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want to have dinner ready when you walk through the door. Serve with extra rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Crockpot Swedish Cabbage Rolls
Description
These Crockpot Swedish Cabbage Rolls are a comforting twist on a classic Scandinavian favorite. The filling combines lean ground beef, fluffy cooked rice, and a beaten egg for structure, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Each roll is tightly wrapped in tenderized cabbage leaves and nestled into the slow cooker. The real magic happens with the sauce: a luscious blend of tomato sauce, brown sugar, and fresh lemon juice that creates a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy profile. As they cook low and slow for hours, the cabbage becomes incredibly tender, soaking up every drop of the savory juices. This dish is incredibly satisfying yet simple to assemble, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want to have dinner ready when you walk through the door. Serve with extra rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and blanch for 3 minutes until limp and pliable. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, cooked rice, beaten egg, milk, finely chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
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Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface, shiny side down. Place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf.
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Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to create a neat bundle. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
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Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the bottom of the slow cooker, placing them snugly against each other.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice until the sugar is dissolved.
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Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the cabbage rolls, ensuring they are mostly covered.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or until the cabbage is very tender and the filling is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 318.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.4g16%
- Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
- Cholesterol 119.9mg40%
- Sodium 4045.8mg169%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.0g9%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 9.9g
- Protein 28.0g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
