Crock Pot Unstuffed Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, diced
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1 small head cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
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2 ½ cups water
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1 cup uncooked instant rice
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon sugar
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28 ounce can tomato sauce
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14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with juice (garlic & olive oil flavored preferred)
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with minced garlic and diced onion. Drain any excess grease.
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In the slow cooker, add chopped cabbage, water, uncooked instant rice, black pepper, garlic salt, paprika, sugar, tomato sauce, and petite diced tomatoes with their juice.
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Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the slow cooker and stir until thoroughly combined.
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the rice and cabbage are tender.
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If the mixture is too thick, add more water, beef broth, or chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.
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Top each serving with shredded cheese if desired and serve warm.
# Notes:
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This dish can be customized by adding more liquid during cooking if a soupier consistency is preferred.