Pioneer Woman Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe – Easy & Cozy Dinner
A hearty and comforting one-pot soup that has all the delicious flavors of classic stuffed cabbage rolls without all the work. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 2 tsp paprika
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef with the onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the chopped cabbage, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf, dried dill, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
4. Stir in the uncooked rice and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
5. Thin the soup with a little water or V8 juice if desired for consistency.
6. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
This one-pot soup is ideal for easy cleanup and batch cooking. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. For best results, use a high-quality beef stock. Freezes well for up to 3 months.