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

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
3. Transfer the cooked beef, onions, and garlic to your slow cooker.
4. Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, uncooked rice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
5. Stir everything together until well combined.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The soup is ready when the cabbage and rice are tender.
7. Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup, adding salt and pepper as needed.