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Ground Beef Cabbage Soup Recipes
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Cabbage Soup With Ground Beef

Cabbage Soup With Ground Beef is a hearty, cozy one-pot meal made with tender cabbage, seasoned beef, tomatoes, and savory broth. It’s rich but not heavy and works beautifully on the stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Perfect for easy dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 small head green cabbage chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce optional
  • 4 cups beef broth or bone broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Add ground beef to the pot.
  4. Break it up with a spoon and season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Cook 6–8 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains.
  6. Drain excess grease if needed.
  7. Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice.
  8. Add tomato sauce if using.
  9. Pour in beef broth.
  10. Add Italian seasoning and bay leaves.
  11. Stir well to combine.
  12. Add chopped cabbage and gently press into the liquid.
  13. Bring to a gentle boil.
  14. Reduce heat and simmer 25–35 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  15. Remove bay leaves.
  16. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  17. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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