Description
Cozy up with this delicious Cozy Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe with Ground Beef and Rice, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup brings together tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and wholesome rice, all simmered in a rich tomato broth that warms your soul. Not only is this dish easy to prepare in your crockpot, but it also makes for an incredible family meal or meal prep option. Enjoy the comforting flavors reminiscent of classic cabbage rolls while nourishing your body with this filling and nutritious soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 6 cups chopped)
- ½ cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces and rinse the rice under cold water.
- In the crockpot, combine browned beef, sautéed onion and garlic, cabbage, rinsed rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until cabbage is tender and rice has absorbed the broth.
- Check seasoning levels before serving; adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg