🥬 Cabbage Stew in a Slow Cooker
Cabbage stew is a warm, hearty, and budget-friendly dish made with cabbage, vegetables, and broth, slowly cooked to bring out deep flavor.
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 small Cabbage, chopped
- 2–3 Potatoes, diced
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 can Tomatoes (diced or crushed)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Cooked sausage or beef
- Beans for extra protein
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme
👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Prep ingredients
Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add to slow cooker
Place cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
3. Add liquids & seasoning
Pour in broth and tomatoes. Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Serve
Stir well and adjust seasoning before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with crusty bread
- Add a dollop of sour cream on top
- Pair with rice for a more filling meal
💡 Tips
- Add protein like sausage or beans to make it a complete meal
- For richer flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding
- Tastes even better the next day after flavors develop
✅ Fun Fact: Cabbage stews are popular in many cultures because cabbage is cheap, nutritious, and stores well, making it a staple in traditional cooking.
If you want, I can give you a weight-loss version of cabbage stew or a hearty meat-filled version.
