How to Make It (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Brown the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or pork) with the chopped onion and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and brown sugar. Stir well.
Step 3: Layer in the Slow Cooker
In your slow cooker, layer the ingredients as follows:
Half of the chopped cabbage
Half of the meat mixture
Half of the uncooked rice
Half of the tomato mixture
Repeat the layers, ending with sauce on top.
Step 4: Cook Low and Slow
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours), until the cabbage and rice are tender. Give it a gentle stir before serving to mix everything evenly.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Scoop into bowls and enjoy with a side of crusty bread or Amish-style cornbread. The aroma alone will make your kitchen feel like home.
🍽️ Tips for the Perfect Cabbage Roll Casserole
For extra flavor: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a handful of sauerkraut before cooking.
Want it creamier? Stir in a few tablespoons of sour cream or cream cheese before serving.
Make it ahead: This dish freezes beautifully — just let it cool, portion it into containers, and reheat for a quick, hearty meal anytime.
🧡 Why This Dish Is So Beloved
Amish cooking focuses on practicality and flavor — simple ingredients that stretch far and satisfy deeply. This casserole embodies those values: inexpensive, nourishing, and deeply comforting. It’s the kind of meal that brings families together, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners.
🏡 Final Thoughts
The Slow Cooker Amish Cabbage Roll Casserole is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few pantry staples and your trusty slow cooker, you can recreate a traditional favorite that tastes like it’s been simmering all day on Grandma’s stove.
Warm, hearty, and packed with homestyle flavor — this is a dish that feeds both the body and the soul. ❤️
