Crock Pot Swedish Cabbage Rolls the Best

Tender, flavorful, and impossibly comforting, "Crock Pot Swedish Cabbage Rolls the Best" is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food that deserves a spot on your weekly dinner rotation. This hearty classic combines tender blanched cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, cooked white rice, and aromatic spices like paprika and parsley. Simmered to perfection in a tangy tomato-based sauce enriched with beef broth, brown sugar, and white vinegar, these cabbage rolls develop a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, slightly sweet flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend meals. Serve these delicious Swedish-style cabbage rolls with a generous drizzle of the luscious sauce, and don’t forget the fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this six-serving dish is sure to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:390 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 2 cups Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Core the green cabbage and carefully peel off 12-14 outer leaves, avoiding tears as much as possible. Blanch the cabbage leaves by boiling them in a large pot of water for 2-3 minutes until pliable, then drain and let cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked white rice, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Mix gently with your hands until thoroughly combined but not overmixed.

Step 3

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly, tucking in the edges as you go. Repeat with all cabbage leaves until the filling is used up.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and white vinegar. Stir until well blended.

Step 5

Pour a thin layer of the sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the crock pot in a single layer, then pour some sauce over the rolls. Repeat layering until all rolls are in the pot and the sauce is evenly distributed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once cooked, carefully remove the cabbage rolls using a slotted spoon. Serve warm with extra sauce spooned over the top. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2134.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.8

Total Fat 138.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 701.2mg	0%
Sodium 6083.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 138.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 357.2mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 2749.2mg	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: 56.0%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 19.0%