Here’s a cozy, hearty Slow Cooker Cabbage Stew — simple, flavorful, and perfect for a hands-off meal.
🥬 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 lb ground beef or smoked sausage (brown first)
- 1 can white beans or kidney beans (drained)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep vegetables
Chop cabbage and other vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Layer in slow cooker
Add cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, oil, and seasonings. Stir gently.
3️⃣ Cook
- LOW: 6–8 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Stew is done when vegetables are tender.
4️⃣ Finish
Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Remove bay leaf if used.
Flavor Boost Tips
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- For a richer broth, add 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
Storage
- Refrigerator: 4–5 days
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
If you’d like, I can give you:
- 🥩 A hearty cabbage & sausage version
- 🥔 A low-carb no-potato version
- 🌶 A spicy Cajun-style stew
- 🥣 A creamy cabbage stew variation
