Toss cabbage and these ingredients into the slow cooker for a dish that will have your guests craving more every time Holly Owens Contributing Writer

🥄 Why This Recipe Works

• Effortless prep: Just a few minutes of chopping and layering—no need to stand over a stove.
• Full of flavor: The slow cooker enhances every ingredient, especially the smoky sausage and savory cabbage.
• Budget-friendly: Uses affordable, everyday ingredients with big payoff in taste.
• Versatile: Add beans for a vegetarian version, or swap in turkey sausage for a lighter twist.

👩‍🍳 Holly’s Pro Tip:

For a richer, deeper flavor, sear the sausage and onions in a skillet for a few minutes before adding to the slow cooker. It adds a touch of caramelization that takes this dish to the next level.

Final Thoughts

This Slow Cooker Cabbage & Sausage Stew proves that simple ingredients can create something extraordinary. The cabbage becomes tender and buttery, the sausage infuses the broth with smoky goodness, and the tomatoes and seasonings tie it all together in a comforting, crave-worthy dish.

Serve it for Sunday dinner, make it for a potluck, or prep a batch for the week ahead—just be ready for everyone to ask for seconds (and the recipe).

Trust me, once you try this dish, you’ll never look at cabbage the same way again.

Would you like a printable recipe card or a variation that makes it vegetarian or low-carb? Let me know—happy to help!