Description
A hearty and nourishing beef cabbage soup filled with tender ground beef, wholesome vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. This comforting dish is perfect for meal prep and easy to make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb shredded coleslaw mix or chopped cabbage
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with liquid
6 cups beef bone broth (or any broth)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 medium bay leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and black pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned.
- Stir in cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes with liquid, broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves.
- Mix well and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes to develop flavor.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Add vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or green beans for extra nutrition.
Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicier version.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
