This Crockpot Cabbage Roll Casserole is a comforting, hearty, and easy slow-cooker meal made with ground turkey, turkey bacon, tender cabbage, rice, and a rich tomato sauce. It has all the cozy flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the extra work of stuffing and rolling individual cabbage leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1½ cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey and Bacon
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until lightly crisp. Add the ground turkey and diced onion, then cook until the turkey is no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the Cabbage
Place the chopped cabbage into the crockpot, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add the Remaining Ingredients
Add the uncooked rice, cooked turkey and bacon mixture, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the Broth
Pour the chicken or turkey broth over everything. Gently mix the ingredients together so the rice is distributed throughout the mixture.
- Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cook until the cabbage and rice are tender and the turkey is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve
Gently stir the casserole before serving. Let it rest for about 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Serve warm and enjoy this easy, comforting crockpot dinner!
Recipe Notes
For the best texture, make sure the rice is distributed evenly throughout the crockpot and has enough liquid to cook properly. Avoid lifting the lid frequently during cooking, as this can increase the cooking time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy one-pot slow cooker meal
- No need to roll individual cabbage leaves
- Packed with tender cabbage, rice, and savory turkey
- Great for busy weeknight dinners
- Comforting and family-friendly
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
Category
Dinner
Method
Slow Cooker / Crockpot