Crock Pot Swedish Cabbage Rolls

Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Crock Pot Swedish Cabbage Rolls—a tender, flavorful dish that's as hearty as it is satisfying. This classic recipe combines blanched green cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, ground pork, cooked white rice, and aromatic spices, all slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, tangy tomato sauce infused with beef broth, brown sugar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. The crock pot ensures effortless preparation while intensifying the mouthwatering flavors over hours of gentle cooking. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, these cabbage rolls are a wholesome and nostalgic favorite that’s both comforting and nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:390 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 small, diced Yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

Carefully remove 10-12 large outer leaves from the head of cabbage. Boil a large pot of water and blanch the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, cooked white rice, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Lay each cabbage leaf flat on a cutting board and place about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture in the center. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly, tucking in the edges as you go to create a neat roll.

Step 4

In the crock pot, mix together the tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to create the cooking sauce.

Step 5

Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the crock pot, arranging them in a single layer. If needed, create a second layer, but ensure the rolls are snug but not overcrowded.

Step 6

Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked.

Step 8

Serve the cabbage rolls hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1850.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2284.2

Total Fat 142.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 724.7mg	0%
Sodium 4358.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 155.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 364.7mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2094.9mg	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: 55.8%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 17.1%