Here’s a hearty, budget-friendly ground beef cabbage soup you can make easily in a slow cooker—great for meal prep and very filling.
🍲 Slow Cooker Ground Beef Cabbage Soup
🧾 Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced (optional)
- 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for browning)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Brown the beef (important step)
In a pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. - Load the slow cooker
Add:- Cooked beef
- Cabbage, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes
- Tomatoes, broth, tomato paste
- All spices
- Mix & cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Taste & adjust
Add salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar for brightness.
🔥 Tips for best flavor
- Browning the beef adds depth—don’t skip it
- Add cabbage later (last 2–3 hours) if you prefer it less soft
- A pinch of chili flakes gives a nice kick
🥗 Optional add-ins
- Bell peppers or green beans
- Rice or barley (add extra broth if you do)
- Fresh herbs like parsley at the end
❄️ Storage
- Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge
- Freezes well for up to 2–3 months
If you want, I can adjust this recipe for weight loss, low-carb (keto), or higher protein depending on your goal.
