Description
A hearty and flavorful Beef Cabbage Soup recipe that is easy to make on the stovetop, in a Crock Pot, or using an Instant Pot. Packed with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and warm spices, this soup is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Stovetop Instructions:
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 large Onion (chopped)
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 lb Shredded coleslaw mix (or chopped cabbage)
- 1 15-oz can Diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 6 cups Beef bone broth (or any broth – beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or more if you love garlic)
- 2 medium Bay leaves (optional)
Crock Pot Instructions:
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 large Onion (chopped)
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 lb Shredded coleslaw mix (or chopped cabbage)
- 1 15-oz can Diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 6 cups Beef bone broth (or any broth – beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or more if you love garlic)
- 2 medium Bay leaves (optional)
Instant Pot Instructions:
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 large Onion (chopped)
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 lb Shredded coleslaw mix (or chopped cabbage)
- 1 15-oz can Diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 6 cups Beef bone broth (or any broth – beef, chicken, or vegetable)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or more if you love garlic)
- 2 medium Bay leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Stovetop Instructions: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown.
- Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 8-10 minutes, until the beef is cooked through.
- Add the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Season with more salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Increase the heat and bring the beef cabbage soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes, until the flavors develop to your liking.
- Crock Pot Instructions: Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown.
- Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 8-10 minutes, until the beef is cooked through.
- Transfer the beef and onion mixture to a Crock Pot. Add the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Season with more salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Cook for 5-6 hours on Low or 2-3 hours on High. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Instant Pot Instructions: Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot. Add the oil and chopped onions. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to brown.
- Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Increase the saute temperature to ‘High’. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 8-10 minutes, until the beef is cooked through.
- Turn off heat. Add the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Season with more salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Press the Manual button and adjust the time to 20 minutes. When cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then use quick release. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding other vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
- This soup freezes well, so it’s great for meal prep or making ahead for busy days.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preference, adding more garlic, herbs, or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Crock Pot, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beef Cabbage Soup, Cabbage Soup Recipe, Ground Beef Soup
