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Slow Cooker Cabbage and Noodles

This cozy, old-fashioned dish features buttery, tender cabbage and soft egg noodles, slow-cooked with simple seasonings and broth for a comforting, low-effort meal. Great as a vegetarian main or a hearty side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine American, Eastern European
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small head green cabbage cored and thinly sliced (6–7 cups)
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted (plus more to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt divided, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika sweet or smoked, optional
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles about half of a standard 16 oz bag
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, optional
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives, optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables: Core the cabbage and slice it into thin shreds. Thinly slice the onion.
  • Layer in the slow cooker: Add the sliced cabbage and onion to a 4–6 quart slow cooker. Drizzle with melted butter and olive oil. Sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and caraway seeds if using. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Add the liquid: Pour in the broth and soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce if using. The cooker will be full, but the cabbage will reduce as it cooks.
  • Slow cook the cabbage: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours until the cabbage is very tender and reduced in volume. Stir occasionally if desired.
  • Cook the noodles: About 20 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain well.
  • Combine noodles and cabbage: Stir the drained noodles into the slow cooker with the cabbage. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and more butter if desired. Cover and cook on LOW for another 15–20 minutes until hot and combined.
  • Finish and serve: Stir in fresh parsley or chives if using. Serve warm with extra black pepper on top.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and reheated. It's also delicious with a splash of vinegar or served alongside sausage or kielbasa for extra protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword cabbage and noodles, easy dinner, haluski, slow cooker, Vegetarian
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