Comments on: Slow Cooker Spicy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (Whole30 and Paleo Approved)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:47:39 +0000

You can definitely cut the amount of butter in half, or even more if you prefer!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:23:40 +0000

Adding some more spices is a great way to boost the flavor of this recipe – it definitely is a bit on the blander side of things. Also going heavy on black pepper also helps. Better luck next time!

By: Terri Fagan

Terri Fagan — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:59:27 +0000

Sorry, but this recipe was not a winner with my family. I love to try new whole30 recipes because the program just gets so boring a few weeks in; but this one did not work for us.
I followed the directions exactly and slow cooked for 8 hours. I tasted it when I got home from work and it just has no flavor at all. You can taste the heat of the red pepper; but nothing else. I tried adding more salt; added some buffalo sauce, and even sliced and added 2 bell peppers and let cook/soften a bit. Maybe the smoky paprika someone suggested would help. It really needs some spices, in my opinion.

By: Julia Goldberg

Julia Goldberg — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:41:26 +0000

Do I need all the butter?

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:27:51 +0000

In reply to Josie.

So glad you liked it!

By: Josie

Josie — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:08:20 +0000

I made this today on a snowy day, and it was delicious!! I cooked to recipe directions(did 8 hours on low), except for I added an additional can of crushed tomatoes, and I did stir through out and added salt. In total I did a about a tablespoon of salt. I added fresh mozzarella at the end too… it was sooo yummy!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:06:06 +0000

In reply to Olivia.

Thanks for sharing this method and suggestions!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:11:54 +0000

In reply to EllyG.

Yum I love the idea of adding smoked paprika!

By: EllyG

EllyG — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:03:47 +0000

I am giving it a go using up leftover cabbage and cauliflower cheese but am using Meatless Farm mince as I am a vegetarian. I have added smoked paprika as well as the chilli for a deeper flavour. If it turns out a little wet I will add some cooked rice later. I am thinking mashed potatoes or garlic bread as an accompaniment. My kind of comfort food.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:27:51 +0000

I made this in an Instant Pot and used uncooked jasmine rice instead of cauliflower rice. Method: Sautee meat and onion in IP until browned, add rest of ingredients EXCEPT cabbage, substituting 1 cup uncooked rice instead of cauliflower rice. Stir. Pour 1 cup broth over mixture. Add sliced cabbage. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Natural release for 8 minutes then let out steam.

Note: the rice I used usually cooks in 15-20 minutes according to package directions. If you use the kind that usually takes ~45 minutes, then you will want to cook it longer in the IP,

This was a great make ahead meal for meal preps but I found that it needed salt. I also didn’t use any butter or ghee, which could have been the cause for some of the missing flavor.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:42:09 +0000

In reply to Regelyn.

Glad you like it!

By: Regelyn

Regelyn — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:24:22 +0000

love this, thanks for sharing!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:26:57 +0000

In reply to Carla.

Glad you liked it! I’m in Texas, too! :-)

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:32:51 +0000

In reply to Walter.

Very good but since I am Texas, I used ground cumin, tomato paste, 8oz, of chicken broth and pico and salsa spices instead of Italian Herb, and 1/4c of Franks Hot Sauce. Delicious!

By: Walter

Walter — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:44:37 +0000

In reply to Walter.

P.S. I stirred.

By: Walter

Walter — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:43:54 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth.

Lets see. 2# ground turkey, fried, 1 large head Cabbage, 1 head Cauliflower, 1 Green Pepper, 3 Onions, 1 large can Tomato Puree, 1 can Diced Tomatoes, and a few other things. I had enough to fill my 8 Qt. and my 6 Qt. to the top. It cooked in 6-1/2 hrs. Very soggy. My Wife strained everything. But, its great! Go;s with mashed potatoes. Will make this again.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:04:50 +0000

In reply to Theresa.

Hm, I think the only thing is that it might take a bit less time to cook- since turkey is leaner, it will overcook faster. Maybe just check on it a little earlier. Other than that, I think you’d be good to go!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 19:31:10 +0000

In reply to Walter.

No need to stir! Just stir it at the end when it’s finished ???? hope you like it!

By: Walter

Walter — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 19:29:21 +0000

Hi. I’m making this right now. Question…Did you stir this frequently? I know you are not supposed to open the lid for slow cooker cooking, but for cabbage, I would guess that this cooks down and softens from the bottom of the cooker, upwards. I’m tempted to stir this every couple of hours to make sure it cooks down (cabbage softens) evenly.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:39:11 +0000

If I swap out beef with turkey, do you think any other modifications would be needed?

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:33:52 +0000

In reply to Dana.

So happy you liked it!

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:46:59 +0000

Loved this! Your mozzarella comment inspired me to add a tablespoon of compliant mayo to make it creamier. Also added a splash of Frank’s Red Hot to make it spicier. Yum Yum!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:17:18 +0000

In reply to Virginia Sears.

Glad you liked it!

By: Virginia Sears

Virginia Sears — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:47:45 +0000

Delicious and easy!