Recipe For Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef
This ground beef and cabbage soup is an easy, nutritious, and hearty meal perfect for cold days. With lean ground beef and fresh cabbage, it is affordable and filling, providing a great balance of flavor and nutrition. It's simple to make and great for busy weeknights, meal prep, or batch cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large green cabbage
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 3 carrots chopped
- 4 cups bone broth
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: Kidney beans fire roasted tomatoes, additional vegetables (celery, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Move the vegetables to one side and add the ground beef, browning for 3 minutes on each side.
- Mix the beef and vegetables together.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, chopped cabbage, and seasonings.
- For stovetop, simmer for 30 minutes until cabbage is tender.
- For Instant Pot, set to high pressure and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing natural release for 5 minutes.
- For slow cooker, cook on low heat for 5-6 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop with beef or vegetable broth to keep it moist.
- Meal Prep: The soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.