Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup
A filling soup made with ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and a well-seasoned beef broth. It can be prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or with an Instant Pot.
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Ingredients
- 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 Method
- Warm the avocado oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the onion begins to brown.
- Add the ground beef and season it with the sea salt and black pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking the meat into smaller pieces with a spatula, until fully cooked.
- Stir in the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes and their liquid, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Mix everything together and add extra salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil over higher heat. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 30-60 minutes, depending on how developed you want the flavors to become.
Crock Pot Method
- Warm the avocado oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown.
- Add the ground beef. Season with the sea salt and black pepper, then increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 8-10 minutes, using a spatula to break the beef apart, until completely cooked.
- Move the cooked beef and onion mixture into the Crock Pot. Add the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes with their liquid, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Stir well, then adjust the salt and/or pepper if desired.
- Cook on Low for 5-6 hours or on High for 2-3 hours. Take out the bay leaves before serving.
Instant Pot Method
- Select the Saute setting on the Instant Pot. Add the avocado oil and chopped onion. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown.
- Add the ground beef and season with the sea salt and black pepper. Change the saute temperature to High. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking the beef apart with a spatula, until it is fully cooked.
- Turn off the heat. Add the cabbage or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes with their liquid, bone broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and bay leaves. Stir everything together and season with additional salt and/or pepper to taste.
- Close and seal the Instant Pot. Select Manual and set the cooking time to 20 minutes. After cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
