Welcome back to my recipe blog! Today, I have a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for those chilly days when you need something to warm you up from the inside out. This Spicy Cabbage and Beef Soup is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker. Let’s dive into the details!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 cups chopped cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Brown the Ground Beef
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks, ensuring it is fully cooked through.
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Place the chopped cabbage and onion into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients
- Add the browned beef on top of the cabbage and onion.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, water, crumbled bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook the Soup
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set it to cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
Time Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6-8 hours (on LOW) or 4-5 hours (on HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 320 kcal per serving
- Servings: 6 servings
This Spicy Cabbage and Beef Soup is a delightful combination of tender vegetables and hearty ground beef, infused with a blend of spices that will tickle your taste buds. It’s perfect for meal prepping or a comforting family dinner. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out in the comments below!
Enjoy your cooking and stay warm!
I hope you find this recipe as enjoyable to make as it is to eat. Don’t forget to share your experience and any tweaks you make to this recipe. Happy cooking!
Spicy Cabbage and Beef Soup
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
This Spicy Cabbage and Beef Soup is a robust and flavorful dish that brings comfort with every spoonful. Infused with the heat of cayenne pepper and green chiles, balanced by the rich depth of tomatoes and beef, this soup promises a hearty dining experience. Its simplicity is its strength, allowing each ingredient—from the tender strands of cabbage to the savory ground beef—to shine.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
6 cups chopped cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
1 1/3 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a large nonstick skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until fully cooked.
Place chopped cabbage and onion into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the browned beef on top.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, water, crumbled bouillon cubes, and all seasonings.
Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 320