Here’s a hearty, comforting Slow Cooker Cabbage Stew — simple, budget-friendly, and full of flavor.
🥬 Slow Cooker Cabbage Stew
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2–3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken/beef broth)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional add-ins:
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage (browned)
- 1 can white beans or kidney beans
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep ingredients
Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Layer in slow cooker
Add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Stir gently.
3️⃣ Cook
- LOW: 6–8 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Vegetables should be tender but not mushy.
4️⃣ Finish
Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf if used.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with crusty bread
- Top with fresh parsley
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness
Storage
- Fridge: 4–5 days
- Freezer: up to 3 months
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- 🥩 A hearty cabbage & sausage version
- 🥔 A low-carb no-potato version
- 🌶 A spicy Cajun-style version
- 🥣 A creamy cabbage stew variation
