Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Unstuffed Cabbage (Hearty Ground Beef & Cabbage Dinner)
If you love simple farmhouse cooking, this Slow Cooker Amish Unstuffed Cabbage is the cozy, budget-friendly dinner you’ll crave week after week. With just 5 ingredients, you layer raw ground beef, chopped cabbage, and three pantry staples into the crockpot—then let it slowly turn into a tender, tomato-rich comfort meal.
This is the ultimate easy slow cooker ground beef recipe for busy families and cold evenings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only 5 simple ingredients- Budget-friendly dinner idea
- Minimal prep time
- Hearty comfort food
- Perfect for meal prep
- Classic cabbage and beef flavor
It’s like traditional stuffed cabbage rolls—but without all the rolling and fuss.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Unstuffed Cabbage
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
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 1½ teaspoons table salt), plus more to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker
Optional: Lightly spray the insert with nonstick spray for easier cleanup.
Layer the Ground Beef
Crumble the raw ground beef evenly across the bottom. Break it into small chunks so it cooks evenly.
Add Onion & Seasoning
Sprinkle chopped onion over the beef.
Scatter the salt evenly across the top.
Add the Cabbage Layer
Spread chopped cabbage in an even layer over the beef mixture.
Press it down gently so it fits snugly.
Pour the Tomatoes (Do Not Stir)
Pour crushed tomatoes evenly over the cabbage, moistening most of the surface.
Do not stir. Keeping the layers intact helps everything cook properly.
Slow Cook
- LOW for 6–7 hours, or
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
Cook until cabbage is tender and beef is fully cooked.
Stir & Serve
Once done, gently stir everything together from the bottom. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
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