Ah, you’re looking for a slow-cooker cabbage recipe that’s hearty, flavorful, and practically irresistible to guests. Here’s a safe, tasty version you can try:
Slow Cooker Cabbage & Hearty Meal
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef, pork, or sausage (optional for non-veg)
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes)
- 1–2 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
- 1–2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for some heat
Instructions
- Brown the Meat (Optional)
- Cook ground meat in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker
- Place cabbage at the bottom.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Add browned meat on top.
- Pour diced tomatoes and broth over everything.
- Season
- Sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Stir halfway if possible.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Why Guests Will Love It
- Slow cooking makes vegetables tender and flavorful.
- Cabbage absorbs all the rich flavors from meat and spices.
- Minimal effort, maximum flavor—perfect for dinner parties.
If you want, I can make a “Next-Level Cabbage Slow Cooker Recipe” with extra flavor twists like bacon, balsamic, or creamy sauce that will have guests asking for the recipe every time.
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