Best Easy Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup
This nourishing, one-pot ground beef and cabbage soup is the ultimate comfort meal for busy nights. It combines savory lean ground beef with tender, sweet cabbage and fire-roasted tomatoes in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for meal prep, this hearty and healthy recipe delivers complex, deep flavors in under 45 minutes, making it an efficient and budget-friendly staple for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
1-2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 quarts beef broth or beef stock
1 small head of fresh cabbage, cored and chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned.
Season the beef lightly with salt and pepper.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes until it begins to soften.
Pour in the beef broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional sea salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
The flavors in this soup develop even better after sitting in the refrigerator overnight. It is an excellent choice for meal prep throughout the work week.