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Hearty Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup: Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Comfort

Close-up of a bowl of rich, red cabbage soup filled with ground beef, cabbage chunks, and diced carrots.
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You need a satisfying meal that feels like home without the fuss of rolling. This unstuffed cabbage roll soup uses ground beef and fresh vegetables in a savory tomato broth, making it a quick, one-pot dinner perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 head green cabbage (about 6 cups), chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup uncooked white rice (optional, for heartiness)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Break the meat apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the beef. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. If you are using rice, add it now.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the rice is cooked through.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb version, skip adding the rice.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground sausage for a different flavor profile.
  • This soup freezes well for future easy dinners.

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