Description
Hearty slow cooker spicy cabbage beef soup delivers rich, comforting flavors perfect for chilly evenings. Robust beef, tender cabbage, and bold spices combine in this satisfying one-pot meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 6 cups chopped cabbage (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium onion (large chop)
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes (crumbled)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the meat into small, uniform pieces until browned and no longer pink.
- Transfer chopped cabbage and diced onions into the slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Carefully scatter the browned beef over the vegetable mixture, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Pour remaining liquid ingredients and sprinkle dry seasonings across the top of the meat and vegetables.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature: for a slower, more intense flavor, choose LOW setting and cook for 6-8 hours; for quicker preparation, select HIGH setting and cook for 4-5 hours.
- After cooking time concludes, stir the soup thoroughly to blend all ingredients and release deeper flavors.
- Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow seasonings to fully meld and develop a rich, robust taste.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Chop cabbage into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider adding a splash of red wine or beef broth for deeper, richer flavor complexity.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding hot sauce according to personal spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg