This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole is the easiest way to enjoy all the flavors of traditional Polish Halupkie without rolling a single cabbage leaf. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for a hearty, comforting unstuffed cabbage roll casserole that’s ready in about 4 hours. It’s a family favorite, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
Cabbage Rolls were a big deal in my house growing up. My mom is Polish, so her recipe was passed down through generations and quickly became one of my all-time favorite comfort meals. Just like my Polish Cabbage Rolls , my Baked Cabbage Roll Casserole , and my Creamy Cabbage Casserole , this dish is another one of Mom’s famous recipes that my family loves. And the best part? This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole gives you all the same cozy flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in an easy, hands-off crockpot version that’s ready in about 4 hours.
My mom’s original halupkie always started with tender cabbage leaves filled with ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, rolled up tightly, and left in the fridge overnight to let the flavors develop before our Sunday dinner. Just the smell of cabbage still takes me right back to my childhood kitchen. This unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a direct spin on her classic Halupkie recipe—only we’re turning it into a simple, hearty crockpot cabbage roll casserole that skips the rolling but keeps every bit of that nostalgic, comforting flavor.
❤️Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great for meal prep. Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
- All the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling. This unstuffed version gives you the classic Halupkie taste with a fraction of the effort.
- Easy slow cooker recipe. Just mix, dump, and let the crockpot do the work—perfect for busy days.
- Family-loved comfort food. Inspired by my mom’s Polish recipe and passed down through generations.
- Budget-friendly ingredients. Cabbage, ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce make a hearty meal without breaking the bank.
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound raw ground beef
- ▢ 1 medium size head of cabbage chopped
- ▢ 1 medium sized green pepper chopped
- ▢ 1 small onion chopped
- ▢ 1 15 Oz can of diced or stewed tomatoes undrained
- ▢ 2 15 Oz cans of tomato sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 1 cup uncooked white rice (not instant)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except white rice in slow cooker. Stir good to combine. Cook on high for 1 hour. Add rice, stir, and cook on high for 3 more hours. Serve in bowls.
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This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole is the easiest way to enjoy all the flavors of traditional Polish Halupkie without rolling a single cabbage leaf. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for a hearty, comforting unstuffed cabbage roll casserole that’s ready in about 4 hours. It’s a family favorite, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
Cabbage Rolls were a big deal in my house growing up. My mom is Polish, so her recipe was passed down through generations and quickly became one of my all-time favorite comfort meals. Just like my Polish Cabbage Rolls , my Baked Cabbage Roll Casserole , and my Creamy Cabbage Casserole , this dish is another one of Mom’s famous recipes that my family loves. And the best part? This Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole gives you all the same cozy flavors of traditional cabbage rolls in an easy, hands-off crockpot version that’s ready in about 4 hours.
My mom’s original halupkie always started with tender cabbage leaves filled with ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, rolled up tightly, and left in the fridge overnight to let the flavors develop before our Sunday dinner. Just the smell of cabbage still takes me right back to my childhood kitchen. This unstuffed cabbage roll casserole is a direct spin on her classic Halupkie recipe—only we’re turning it into a simple, hearty crockpot cabbage roll casserole that skips the rolling but keeps every bit of that nostalgic, comforting flavor.
❤️Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great for meal prep. Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
- All the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls without the rolling. This unstuffed version gives you the classic Halupkie taste with a fraction of the effort.
- Easy slow cooker recipe. Just mix, dump, and let the crockpot do the work—perfect for busy days.
- Family-loved comfort food. Inspired by my mom’s Polish recipe and passed down through generations.
- Budget-friendly ingredients. Cabbage, ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce make a hearty meal without breaking the bank.
Pin for later:
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound raw ground beef
- ▢ 1 medium size head of cabbage chopped
- ▢ 1 medium sized green pepper chopped
- ▢ 1 small onion chopped
- ▢ 1 15 Oz can of diced or stewed tomatoes undrained
- ▢ 2 15 Oz cans of tomato sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢ 1 cup uncooked white rice (not instant)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except white rice in slow cooker. Stir good to combine. Cook on high for 1 hour. Add rice, stir, and cook on high for 3 more hours. Serve in bowls.
Video:
Nutrition Information:
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw ground beef
- 1 medium size head of cabbage chopped
- 1 medium sized green pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 15 Oz can of diced or stewed tomatoes undrained
- 2 15 Oz cans of tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (not instant)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except white rice in slow cooker. Stir good to combine. Cook on high for 1 hour. Add rice, stir, and cook on high for 3 more hours. Serve in bowls.
Video
Nutrition
Recipe Created by Pamela Reed for brooklynfarmgirl.com
