slow cooker stuffed cabbage rolls

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Using the slow cooker allows the flavors in these cabbage rolls to develop and meld together beautifully. The filling features ground beef and brown rice, so you'll feel full and satisfied. If you're looking for a sweeter sauce, you can add the optional sugar, but we think it works just as well without it.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head green cabbage, cored
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 ¾ teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)