I use my crockpot all year long and it especially comes in handy in the summer. I can enjoy the lake and my company while the food is doing its thing. I keep several sizes handy and this dish goes great for any season! Give my crockpot meaty cabbage a try!
These are similar to my stuffed cabbage but different! These are more about the meat and a lighter sauce. They are however both Paleo recipes for you to enjoy....
Set your crockpot to medium.
Boil 4 cups water in a large pot. Remove from heat.
Using a sharp paring knife remove core from cabbage. Add head of cabbage into the hot water and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain
Removes leaves from cabbage and stack on a clean work board.
In a large bowl add ground meat, onion, pepper, salt, pepper and dried thyme. Combine well (go ahead and use your hands).
In a medium size mixing bowl add tomato paste. Take your measured broth or water and in a microwave safe bowl, measuring glass or cup set for 1 minute. Pour over tomato paste and stir. (This will soften the paste). Stir in parsley, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
Pour 1/2 of the tomato paste liquid into the crockpot.
Place 2 tablespoons meat mixture on each leaf and roll firmly. Stack rolls in the crockpot.
Pour the remaining tomato liquid over the rolls. Cover and set for 6 hours at medium or 8 at low.
Enjoy!