Here’s a simple and hearty slow cooker cabbage and potatoes recipe that’s comforting, flavorful, and practically hands-off:
Slow Cooker Cabbage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped into wedges or bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or caraway seeds for extra flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables
- Wash and halve the potatoes. Chop the cabbage and slice the onion.
- Layer in the slow cooker
- Place potatoes and onions at the bottom. Add cabbage on top.
- Sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Drizzle with olive oil or dot with butter.
- Add liquid
- Pour the broth over the vegetables.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and cabbage is soft.
- Serve
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Great as a side dish or a vegetarian main with crusty bread.
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor:
- Add smoked sausage, bacon, or ham hock for a meaty version.
- A splash of apple cider vinegar before serving brightens the flavors.
- For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup sour cream at the end.
If you want, I can give a super-easy 3-ingredient version of slow cooker cabbage and potatoes that’s ready with almost no prep — still flavorful and comforting.
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