Monday, February 2, 2015

Cabbage Rolls -------------------Slow Cooker

Prep : 20 minutes Cook : 6 hours Makes 6 servings

1           large head cabbage
1           egg , beaten
1           can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4        cup quick-cooking rice
1/2        cup chopped green pepper
1/2        cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1            envelope onion soup mix
1-1/2     pounds lean ground beef
1           can (46 ounces) V8 juice
*** salt to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese optional

1.  Cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall of head . Set aside . 12 large leaves for rolls , drain well .(Refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use) . Cut out the thick stem vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf , making a V-shaped cut ; set aside .
2 .  In a bowl , combine the egg , tomato sauce , rice , green pepper , cracker crumbs and soup mix . Crumble meat over mixture and mix well . Place about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each cabbage leaf . Fold in sides , beginning from the cut end . Roll up completely to enclose filling . Secure with toothpicks if desired .
3 .  Place cabbage rolls in a 3-quart slow cooker . Pour V8 juice over rolls . Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until filling reaches 160* . Just before serving , sprinkle with salt and cheese if desired .

This recipe is good for people on the go , it's a lifesaver . It's great to have dinner ready when you walk in the door .

16 comments:

  1. This looks and sounds delicious, Nee! We love cabbage rolls and I haven't made them in years so this is great for the slow cooker. Like that V8 over it. Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Hi Pam ,
    Put them in the slow cooker and when dinner time rolls around , the rolls are ready , I also make a pan of cornbread , sometime with crackling or shallots or jalapeno (seeded) or all three , depends on the mood . (giggling) . Thanks for stopping by , stay warm and safe . Nee :)

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  3. It has been a long time since I made cabbage rolls. The prep seemed to be a bit time-consuming, though this recipe would fill the house with a wonderful aroma! xo Nellie

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    1. Hi Nellie , these are quite easy , your prep time is only 20 to 30 minutes and the slow cooker do the rest . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. Hi Nee, I bet your kitchen smelled like heaven, love these!

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    1. Hi Cheri , yes , the kitchen smells good in the cold weather , and the smiles I see on my family face is my reward . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Dear Nee, How are you? I hope that all is well.
    This certainly does look good. It is perfect for this cold weather here; pure comfort food.
    xoxo Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine , wish I could send you some to go with the weather up there . Thanks for stopping by :) Nee

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  6. Your cabbage rolls look nice and hearty Nee. I really should stop being so lazy and make us some. Love the use of the V8!

    Thanks for sharing, Nee...

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    1. Hi Louise , this is just what you need to make you feel better . Get a hot toddy or some hot lemon tea with honey and mint .
      How you are keeping warm and safe and staying inside . I hear on the news the weather up your way and to the east coast is hell and expecting more .

      Thanks for stopping by ....LOL Nee

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  7. Hi Nee,

    These cabbage rolls look lovely! I didn't know that I can slow cooked cabbage rolls like these... They must be very juicy, tender and flavorsome!

    Zoe

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    1. Hi Zoe ,
      If you like cabbage rolls and have a busy day these are prefect , prep 20-30 minutes and off you go . Thanks for stopping by .
      Nee

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  8. Dear Nee,
    Sorry, I have been trying to catch up...Yummy, Yummy..How delish! I really enjoy cabbage rolls and yours looks fabulous. As I look at your ingredients, I see a variety of different items. You would never think of the crackers and the V-8 juice. This is tempting me.. I lvoe ingredients that I have not had together before. The flavor must be awesome. Thanks for sharing..Hope that you had a good Super Bowl Sunday and you have a great week ahead.
    Dottie :)

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    1. Dear Dottie ,
      No apologizes needed . I am glad you are OK with the terrible weather you are having . The crackers go along with the rice to help hold the meat together .
      The favor is delightful , I am bringing out the slow cookers and Dutch Ovens , this is comfort weather time .
      The men watched the football game , we , ladies kept their pie holes filled (giggling) I am so bad .
      I did win my bet , I betted on the winner , no way I would lose . Thanks for stopping by , stay warm and safe and have wonderful week .
      ~Nee~ :)

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  9. Stuffed cabbage rolls is one of my favorite dishes.. yummy!

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    1. Hi Medeja , there are so many ways to eat cabbage . Thanks for stopping by :)

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