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    Published: Oct 28, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage

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    Slow cooker beef and cabbage casserole is an easy way to make a delicious, healthy meal with very little effort. This recipe only takes about 15 minutes of prep time, and the slow cooker does all the work for you.

    stack of pink and blue plates with beef and cabbage and carrot casserole on top

    Trying to eat more veggies but finding it a struggle? Casseroles like this are such a great way to eat healthy without a lot of hassle.

    I love this recipe because even my kids who normally don't care for cabbage will gobble this down. The flavor is just so good and the texture works well for people who don't like super crunchy cabbage.

    These kinds of meals for the slow cooker are my favorite to prepare, because once I drop everything in early in the day, I don't have to touch it or stress about dinner the rest of the day. That really takes the mental load off cooking a healthy meal for my family.

    cooked ground beef in skillet
    shredded cabbage and sliced carrots in glass bowl

    Ingredients

    ground beef - use a high quality, grass fed beef for best results. I like Butcher Box.

    cabbage - choose a firm and heavy head of cabbage that isn't too large

    carrots - use regular carrots you peel for best flavor and results

    tomato sauce - simple canned tomato sauce without any seasonings

    spices - a variety of dried spices including garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper

    sugar - just a bit of sugar to cut the acidity (optional)

    white oval slow cooker filled with beef, cabbage and topped with tomato sauce

    How to make beef and cabbage

    While you can absolutely make this in a skillet or dutch oven, I really like the hands off approach of using my slow cooker.

    Here are my tips for making this quick and simple:

    • make up several batches of ground beef in the skillet and keep them in your freezer for recipes like this
    • chop the cabbage up in advance while you are prepping veggies for another meal and then store in fridge (can do this up to 1-2 days before)
    • Toss everything in the slow cooker, stir it up, turn it on and walk away

    Of course you can make it all the morning of as well, and it will only take you 15 minutes or so.

    slow cooker filled with beef and cabbage casserole

    Common Questions

    Can I add other veggies? Yes! Just make sure they are hearty veggies (like root veggies) that can stand up to hours of slow cooking

    What should I do with leftovers? You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This meal reheats beautifully.

    Can I make this on the stove instead? Yep!! Here is a similar recipe I have for the dutch oven on my other blog.

    stack of pink and blue plates with beef and cabbage and carrot casserole on top

    Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage

    Jennifer Draper
    Slow cooker beef and cabbage casserole is an easy way to make a delicious, healthy meal with very little effort. This recipe only takes about 15 minutes of prep time, and the slow cooker does all the work for you.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 155 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • ½ head cabbage
    • 2 large carrots
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • 24 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash, dry and remove core from cabbage and shred into thin slices using sharp knife
    • Peel and slice carrots into ¼ inch thick rounds
    • Brown beef in skillet over medium high heat until fully cooked
    • Add beef and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine
    • Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 567IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Pam Moss says

      October 30, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Hello Jennifer,

      Would love to try this! Looks delish! Also, would this casserole convert easily to a soup by adding broth?

      You may 'have addressed/answered this question above,..
      I didn't have time ,currently, to be read all of your entry. Sorry

      Thanks,
      Pam

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      • Jennifer says

        November 03, 2022 at 11:58 am

        I haven't tested that out but it should like a great idea! Let me know if you try it!

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        • Pam says

          November 07, 2022 at 10:36 pm

          5 stars
          Hello Jennifer,
          We loved the be recipe as is! Thank you!
          We did decide to make it a soup for the second night.
          I added 2 cups organic beef broth and a can of fire roasted tomatoes, more of your spices (garlic and onion powder, and oregano same amts above) dash of Worcestershire sauce (cause we seem to add it to everything lol)
          about teaspoon of smoked paprika

          Served with dollop of sour cream and blue tortilla chips.
          We loved it!!
          Jennifer, We will use your Slow cooker beef and cabbage recipe often in the future for sure! ☺️
          Thanks so much!
          Pam

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          • Jennifer says

            November 09, 2022 at 8:25 pm

            Awesome! So glad you loved it and thanks for letting me know!

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