Rice-less Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Comforting Crockpot Recipe) - Keto Pots (2024)

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These keto cabbage rolls are stuffed with beef and spices and slow cooked to perfection in a flavorful tomato sauce. They’re incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker and perfect as leftovers.

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How to Make Keto Cabbage Rolls in a Slow Cooker

  • Prepare the cabbage. Remove the core of the cabbage.
  • Blanch the cabbage. In a small saucepan with boiling water, soak the cabbage for about 15 minutes.
  • Cut out the center and separate the leaves. Do this once the leaves have softened during cooking.
  • Make the ground beef mixture. In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the cabbage roll. Place the beef mixture in the cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
  • Place the cabbage rolls side by side inside the slow cooker. Make sure the seam side of the cabbage leaf is placed down.
  • Make the tomato sauce. Combine the crushed tomato, olive oil, vinegar and spices and pour over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cook. Cook the cabbage rolls and tomato sauce on low for 6 hours.

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Is Cabbage Keto-friendly?

If you’re looking for a low carb keto-approved vegetable that’s versatile and easy to cook with, there are few other veggies I’d recommend over the humble cabbage. Cabbage can be used in a variety of keto-friendly dishes as the main ingredient or as a side dish.

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Are Cabbage Rolls Low Carb?

Yes, they are! In fact, it is low in carbs and packed with protein and fat, so it’s the perfect keto-friendly dish that’s full of nourishing ingredients.

Each serving contains about 3-5 grams of carbs with 2-3 grams of those being dietary fiber. This means that your net carbs per serving is 2-3 grams.

Can You Freeze Cabbage Rolls?

It is best to freeze uncooked cabbage rolls. When ready to cook, make sure to defrost and drain the frozen rolls in the refrigerator first to avoid excess liquid build-up while cooking.

For best results, freeze only the cooked beef mixture and blanch the cabbage rolls when you’re ready to cook. This way, the cabbage stays fresh and the texture retains its crunch before blanching, to avoid mushy cabbage leaves.

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Can You Make Cabbage Rolls Ahead of Time and Store in the Refrigerator?

You can store cooked cabbage rolls in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. I highly recommend draining any excess liquid before storage to ensure that your cabbage leaves stay nice and crisp.

Excess liquid can make the leaves soggy, making it harder for you to preserve the original texture of the dish.

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What to Serve with Keto Cabbage Rolls

Garlic Keto Flatbread – You can’t go wrong with this mouthwatering keto flatbread recipe made with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Fluffy Keto Dinner Rolls – The fluffiest keto dinner rolls inspired by the famous Fathead dough recipe gets even better when paired with these hearty cabbage rolls.

Keto Garlic Breadsticks – These are perfect as a side dish or as a snack, and especially good when dipped in the cabbage roll tomato sauce.

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  • Author:Bree - KetoPots.com
  • Prep Time:20 minutes
  • Cook Time:6 hours
  • Total Time:6 hours, 20 minutes
  • Yield:10 1x

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground lean beef
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 large cabbage
  • 1(14 oz) can crushed tomato
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For serving(optional):

  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Core the cabbage.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
  3. Add the cabbage and blanch it for 15 minutes, turning often or until leaves are softened.
  4. Gently separate leaves.
  5. Carefully cut out the center vein from 10 of the largest leaves and set the leaves aside.
  6. To make the filling, add the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley and paprika (if using) to a bowl and mix to combine.
  7. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  8. Place about ½ cup of the filling in the center of the leaf. Fold bottom half of leaf over filling, then fold in sides and roll up tightly.
  9. Place the cabbage rolls side by side in rows, seam-side down, in a slow cooker.
  10. The cabbage rolls should be tightly packed in a single layer.
  11. To make the sauce, in a bowl combine the crushed tomato, olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano and garlic powder.
  12. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls.
  13. Cover with a lid.
  14. Cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  15. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (if using) and serve with keto bread.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

  • Calories: 172

  • Carbohydrates: 8.9g

  • Fat: 5.8g

  • Sugar: 4.6g

  • Protein: 21.6g

  • Fiber: 2.5g

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More Easy (And Comforting) Ground Beef Keto Meals

Keto Ground Beef Stroganoff – Turn regular old ground beef into this immensely satisfying stroganoff dish made with tangy sour cream and flavorful beef broth.

Crockpot Keto Chili – Perfect for lazy days, this crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food for you and the family to enjoy alongside your favorite keto side dishes.

Keto Sloppy Joes with Cloud Buns – There’s nothing like this American classic consisting of beef, onions, hot peppers, garlic, tomato sauce all served with a fluffy bun.

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FAQs

How many carbs in a stuffed cabbage roll? ›

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls With Beef And Rice (1 cabbage roll) contains 8.7g total carbs, 7.3g net carbs, 5.1g fat, 8.8g protein, and 114 calories.

How many carbs are in cabbage roll soup? ›

Soup Information
Nutrition Facts 12 oz
Cholesterol35 mg12 %
Sodium538 mg22 %
Potassium624 mg18 %
Total Carbohydrate22 g7 %
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How many carbs are in keto cabbage? ›

So, can you eat cabbage on keto? Some veggies may contain many carbs — and fortunately, cabbage isn't one of them. At less than 5 grams of net carbs per serving (whether you're eating green, red, napa, or savoy cabbage), you'll be sure to stay in ketosis.

Do you count cabbage carbs on keto? ›

Cabbage is delicious when stuffed into keto fajitas, used in soups, or made into coleslaw with a rich, creamy high-fat dressing that's keto-friendly. It has 2 grams of net carbs per cup shredded, so you can eat a lot in one sitting without falling out of ketosis, says Dixon.

Is cabbage high in net carbs? ›

Though not the most glamorous of vegetables, cabbage is super low in calories (less than 18 per serving—1 cup, shredded) and carbohydrates (2.31 net grams per serving). According to Chapmon, it's also a solid source of vitamin C, providing more than a third of your daily needs.

Does cooked cabbage have a lot of carbs? ›

The answer to the question “is cabbage high in net carbs?” is no. Because there are 2 g of fiber in 1 cup of shredded cabbage, there are only 2 g of net carbs in cabbage.

Why do you lose so much weight on cabbage soup diet? ›

The cabbage soup diet stimulates the body's metabolism and fat mobilization. This diet limits your calorie intake and causes your body to burn fat for energy. Low sodium, low calories, and high fiber allow you to lose weight faster if you followed a reasonable long-term dietary plan.

Is cabbage high in carbs? ›

Though not the most glamorous of vegetables, cabbage is super low in calories (less than 18 per serving—1 cup, shredded) and carbohydrates (2.31 net grams per serving). According to Chapmon, it's also a solid source of vitamin C, providing more than a third of your daily needs.

Is steamed cabbage high in carbs? ›

Cooked Cabbage (1 cup) contains 8.2g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 0.1g fat, 1.9g protein, and 35 calories.

Does cooked cabbage have more carbs than raw? ›

1 cup of shredded raw cabbage is slightly lower in carbs because it weighs less — it has 2.3 grams of net carbs [*]. Is cabbage low carb when cooked? Yes, but cooked cabbage contains more net carbs by volume. For example, a 1-cup serving of shredded, boiled cabbage will yield 5.4 grams of net carbs [*].

How many calories in a large stuffed cabbage roll? ›

There are 117 calories in 1 Stuffed Cabbage Roll with Beef and Rice. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

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