WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
I've always loved cabbage rolls. But am way too lazy to make them.
The solution?
An easy-peasy slow cooker cabbage roll casserole that is also Weight Watchers friendly.
WW Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
You get all the flavors of cabbage rolls in this slow cooker cabbage casserole with a LOT less effort.
I'll admit that it's not all that much to look at. But, looks can be deceiving!
Simple and delicious, I'll definitely be making this slow cooker cabbage casserole again.
What is Coleslaw Mix Made Of?
Coleslaw mix is a prepackaged mix of shredded cabbage (and usually carrot) which is sold in the produce section of most markets in with the other bags of lettuces and greens. If a store-bought mix isn't your bag, just thinly slice your choice of green or red cabbage, and/or carrots to make your own.
Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe Notes
Using bagged coleslaw mix, keeps the preparation of this soup really quick. You can always shred your own, if you prefer, either with a knife or the food processor (affiliate link).
I used lean ground beef to make this easy crockpot casserole. You could easily use lean ground turkey if you prefer.
Additional seasonings: I kept the seasonings super simple. If you want to bump up the flavor consider adding a splash or two of Worcestershire sauce and/or smoked paprika instead of the regular kind.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
According to my calculations, each serving has about 191 calories and:
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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If you like this simple cabbage roll casserole, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly slow cooker recipes including Turkey & Wild Rice Casserole, Tuna Noodle Casserole, Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Casserole, Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole and Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
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Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 5 cups coleslaw mix
- ½ cup uncooked, converted rice (I used Uncle Ben's)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (14 - 15 ounces) Italian-style tomato sauce
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker.
- In a large skillet (affiliate link), cook the beef and onion, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any grease.
- Scrape the beef and onion mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. (The cooker will be full, but the cabbage will shrink a lot during cooking.)
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the cabbage is tender.
Recipe Notes
Source: Betty Crocker The 300 Calorie Cookbook (affiliate link): 300 tasty meals for eating healthy everyday from Betty Crocker Books.
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
Watch this video to see how AlaskaGranny makes her own simple cabbage roll casserole on the stove top:
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A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Judy Britt
I loved it with ground turkey but I am sure lean ground beef will be great too. A great and simple dinner and lunch and not a lot of points either.
SANDY
I love this casserole!! Quick and easy, and the taste is delicious. I eat one serving at lunch and it’s so satisfying until dinner! Great way to stay on track with my points!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING??
Dana
A good, simple recipe. I added Montreal Steak seasoning, as well as, Italian seasoning. It’s not a meal you can leave in the crock pot all day while you are at work, or it will dry out. I ended up adding the whole bag of slaw mix and a little extra water. It turned out great!
Sandy
Yum. .... will make this many times over! What’s great ..... it stands alone for an easy dinner. Add a salad and it’s a filling meal! Very satisfying and so easy to make!!! Thanks so much for sharing
Erica
All I can say is, "OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS GOOD!" Thank you for a simple, nourishing and DELICIOUS dinner. I'm thrilled with this recipe.
Erica
By the way, could I substitute minute rice for the Uncle Ben's converted?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Erica, I haven't tried it with minute rice, which will cook a lot faster and might become mushy. ~Martha
Dawn Paul
Very easy and so so good!
Susan
Could this be cooked on top of the stove instead of crockpot?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Susan, If I were to do it I would cook it in the oven, but stovetop should work too.
Marty
My neighbor lost this link and wants this recipe
Jess
Added a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and a can of italian style diced tomatoes. Recipe dried out, so the additional tomatoes and some additional water helped keep it moist. Otherwise, very good!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Jess, love you additions! Thanks for sharing!! ~Martha
Martin F Musket
I am half Slovak. My grandmother was 100% Slovak from near Prague, and my mother married Welsh. Both of them made Halubkis. I tried, but never could do then justice. Then, I tried these 'Pigs in Blankets, according to this recipe. To me, it's like making Halubkis without all the work of rolling them into the blankets. I pretty much followed this recipe, but used Rotel's original tomato sauce, and since it's only 10 ounces, i used 2 cans. I can see making all kinds of variations, but why try to make a better mousetrap, when you have this recipe. It's my favorite recipe, easy to make, and the slow cooker does its magic
Erica
This is a delicious recipe, thank you. What would you say is a serving size? A cup? A cup and a 1/4? Thanks.
Renee Gorby
In the nutrition section, a serving size is listed as 3/4 cup.
Marilyn Freeman
I haven’t tried your recipe, but make this all the time in the oven. I use cooked brown rice, making this very low points for purple. Do you think brown rice would work, and cooked or raw to begin?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Marilyn, I haven't tried it with brown rice but think it should be fine with raw to begin. ~Martha
Wanda Eichler
Hello Martha,
I just sent a rating but it only lite up 3 stars. I think this a 5 star. I love the recipe is adjustable to portion sizes because I am widowed. This is easy, tasty, satisfying recipe for Cabbage Rolls. Thank you Martha. I think this weight loss is going to be easier cause of still having tasty food due to your help.
Huge thank you!
Priscilla Williams
Recently found out I need to reduce my sodium intake by my doctor. Would you also include sodium content in future recipes, thank you for your consideration.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Priscilla, While we have considered it we don't feel that we can include sodium. I provide a more detailed explanation why here: https://simple-nourished-living.com/faqs-ww-weight-watchers-smartpoints/
Nancy
I loved this recipe.
It came out delicious.
Will definitely make this again!
Diana
This really is delicious! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
Brenda
I would like to make this. I've never seen Italuan style tomato sauce. Will regular tomato sauce do? Which brand has Italian style tomato sauce? Thank you.
Brenda
Martha McKinnon
Hi Brenda, It's just tomato sauce to which Italian seasonings such as garlic and basil have been added. I've seen Hunt's and Contadina brands. Plain will work fine but have a little less flavor. If you want to you could add a teaspoon of Italian dried seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or just skip it. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Grace
It was awesome!! I’ll be definitely making it again.