Crock Pot Cabbage Burger Bake

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this hearty Crock Pot Cabbage Burger Bake—a deliciously layered casserole that's rich in flavor and simple to prepare. Featuring tender green cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and a luscious tomato-based sauce enhanced with smoky paprika, Worcestershire, and soy sauce, this dish brings big, bold flavors to your slow cooker. Topped with melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate finishing touch, it's a low-effort, high-reward meal perfect for cozy family dinners or easy meal prep. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time, this all-in-one dish combines the nourishing goodness of cabbage and protein-rich beef into a satisfying crock pot masterpiece. Serve it straight from the slow cooker for fuss-free weeknight dining!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large head Green cabbage
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: core and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 4

In the same skillet, stir in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Grease the inside of a crock pot with non-stick spray or a thin layer of oil. Layer half of the chopped cabbage at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 6

Spread half of the browned beef mixture over the cabbage layer.

Step 7

In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour half of this sauce mixture over the beef layer.

Step 8

Repeat the layers: add the remaining cabbage, beef mixture, and sauce to the crock pot.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, or until the cabbage is tender.

Step 10

Fifteen minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let the cheese melt into the casserole.

Step 11

Once cooked, serve the dish hot. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2496.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3103.8

Total Fat 231.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 786.5mg	0%
Sodium 7069.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.6g
Protein 189.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2126.4mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 3773.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.4%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 9.5%