This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish unstuffed cabbage is exactly the kind of hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dinner I find myself craving week after week. It takes its cue from simple Amish farmhouse cooking: humble ingredients, nothing fancy, but big on comfort. You layer raw ground beef right in the slow cooker, pile on chopped cabbage, then add just three pantry-friendly helpers to pull everything together into a cozy, tomatoey, cabbage-and-beef supper. It’s the kind of meal you can toss together in the morning—picture your hands scattering cabbage over the ground beef in the slow cooker on the counter—and forget about until dinnertime, when the whole house smells like home.
Serve this unstuffed cabbage straight from the slow cooker into bowls with a big spoon. It’s wonderful over hot buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or a scoop of white or brown rice to soak up the juices. Add a simple green side salad or some steamed green beans for a little freshness and color. If your family loves bread, a basket of dinner rolls or a slice of crusty bread is perfect for dipping. A dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or sliced green onions can make it feel a little extra special without any fuss.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Unstuffed Cabbage
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (80–90% lean)
1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt), plus more to taste
1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 8 cups)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt), plus more to taste
