This ground beef and cabbage soup, also known as hamburger cabbage soup, is a delicious, healthy dish perfect for cold winter weather. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make Glen And Friends Cooking‘s recipe. It’s loaded with different vegetables like onion, garlic, cabbage, carrots, and celery that everyone will surely love and enjoy.
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The best thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t require hours of cooking–it’s ready in just a few minutes, making it the perfect dinner meal. If you want to add more vegetables to your diet, this recipe is the way to go. Packed with flavors and incredibly filling, I bet this will become part of your weekly meal rotation.
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Easy Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 minced clove garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 pinch of ground cloves
- 3 cups of chopped cabbage
- 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 cups of beef stock (chicken stock or vegetable stock)
- 2 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons of vegemite
- 1 cup of cooked rice
How to Make Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup
Step 1:
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it into pieces. Cook until browned, spooning any excess oil.
Step 2:
Add diced onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, dried thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper, and ground cloves into the pot. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened, stirring often.
Step 3:
Add the cabbage, carrots, and celery. Stir for 3 minutes.
Step 4:
Pour in the beef stock and water, then add the tomato paste and vegemite. Give it a quick stir, then bring it to a boil.
Step 5:
Reduce the heat, then place the lid. Let it simmer until the cabbage is tender. It will take about 15 minutes.
Step 6:
Add the rice and stir. Cook for 2 minutes. Once done, discard the bay leaves and serve. Enjoy!