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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
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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)
I just made this using venison instead of ground beef, adding the extra cups of cabbage like you suggested. It was delicious!
I make this every few weeks. I loved the coleslaw idea.
So happy to hear it, Sandra!
How will this affect points using basmati rice and tomato soup.
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Hi, I’m in New Zealand and am just wondering what is meant by uncooked converted rice please. We have the Uncle Ben brand here and can get pouches of rice that cook in the microwave for 90 seconds. Is this what is meant?
Hi Lynne, you want the Uncle Ben brand that is in a box, NOT the kind that cooks in 90 seconds. Hope this helps.
Thank you. Can I just clarify please – are you meaning ordinary uncooked rice? It is the word ‘converted’ that has me confused – I’ve never heard that used with rice before.
Hi Lynne, yes ordinary uncooked rice is what you want. Sorry for the confusion.
This is very good. It is simple to put together. I added an entire 16 oz bag of coldslaw mix. I will be making it again for sure!
It’s delicious. I’ve made it four or five times now; and whenever I say “I need dinner ideas, “ I hear cabbage roll casserole from the other room.
I made this yesterday & it’s really yummy.
I took your suggestion, Martha, and added extra cabbage. Other than that, the only change I made was to use ground turkey in place of ground beef. Thanks for the motivating emails and the lovely, uncomplicated recipes. I appreciate it!
Ok I absolutely will come back and post how it turns out. Love all your recipes.