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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.
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.
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.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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 and Wild Rice Casserole, Tuna Noodle Casserole, Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole, Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole and Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew
If you’ve made this Crock Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 5 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup uncooked, converted rice (I used Uncle Ben’s)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 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.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Next time I’ll bulk up this easy cabbage roll casserole even more with another cup or two of cole slaw mix.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Betty Crocker The 300 Calorie Cookbook (affiliate link): 300 tasty meals for eating healthy everyday from Betty Crocker Books.
Watch this video to see how AlaskaGranny makes her own simple cabbage roll casserole on the stove top:
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- Bubble Up Enchilada Casserole (EmilyBites)
- Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole (SkinnyTaste)
- Vegetarian Spinach & Feta Casserole (SkinnyKitchen)
- Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Potato Bake (EmilyBites)
It was awesome!! I’ll be definitely making it again.
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
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
This really is delicious! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
I loved this recipe.
It came out delicious.
Will definitely make this again!
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.
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/
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!
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?
Hi Marilyn, I haven’t tried it with brown rice but think it should be fine with raw to begin. ~Martha
This is a delicious recipe, thank you. What would you say is a serving size? A cup? A cup and a 1/4? Thanks.
In the nutrition section, a serving size is listed as 3/4 cup.