How to Make Grandma's Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage, Slow Cooker Variation - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, there are few dishes as beloved as stuffed cabbage. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, and for many families, it brings back memories of cozy dinners at Grandma's house. The combination of tender cabbage leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce, is truly hard to beat. And while the traditional method of preparing stuffed cabbage can be a bit time-consuming, this slow cook...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¾ cup uncooked white rice, rinsed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 44 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook cabbage in boiling water until outer leaves pull away easily from the head, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Separate leaves and let cool. Reserve 1 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in wet rice; cook and stir until moisture evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix beef, sausage, and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture.
  • Place a golfball-sized amount of the beef mixture on the ribbed end of a cabbage leaf; roll up, tucking in the sides. Repeat with remaining beef mixture and cabbage leaves.
  • Place rolls seam-side down in a slow cooker. Cover with tomato juice. Pour reserved cooking water on top.
  • Cook on High for 30 minutes. Switch to Low and cook for 6 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 884mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 78mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 842mg