This ‘Lazy’ Casserole Will Make Your In-Laws Think You Slaved All Day

Ever wished you could impress your in-laws without spending hours in the kitchen?

Well, grab your slow cooker and get ready for a culinary magic trick!

This “lazy” cabbage roll casserole tastes like it took all day, but it’s so easy you might feel a little guilty taking credit for it.

(But don’t worry, your secret is safe with me!)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 small can (7.5 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (10 oz) condensed tomato soup, divided
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/3 cup tomato juice or water
• Sour cream for serving

The Lazy Chef’s Secret Weapon: Slow Cooker Magic

Here’s where the “lazy” part comes in – your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting!

1. Brown the meat with onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in a skillet. Drain excess fat.

2. Add tomato sauce, water, half the tomato soup, and rice to the meat. Mix well.

3. In your greased slow cooker, layer half the meat mixture, then half the cabbage. Repeat.

4. Mix remaining soup with tomato juice and pour over everything.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours.

6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and watch jaws drop!

The “I Totally Slaved Over This” Trick

Want to really sell the illusion of hard work? Here’s a pro tip:

Assemble everything the night before and refrigerate it in the slow cooker insert.

The next morning, pop it in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you’re out.

When you breeze in with a perfectly cooked casserole, no one will suspect you barely lifted a finger!

So there you have it – a “lazy” casserole that tastes like love and dedication.

Your in-laws will be impressed, your family will be fed, and you’ll be the kitchen hero who barely broke a sweat.

Now that’s what I call a win-win-win situation!