Savory Cabbage and Beef Stew

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small green cabbage, shredded
- Cooked white rice or cornbread (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat the Olive Oil
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Sauté the Aromatics
Add the diced yellow onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion becomes translucent.

3. Cook the Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

4. Incorporate Tomato Paste and Garlic
Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly and the garlic is fragrant.

5. Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, and Italian seasoning.

6. Season the Stew
Season with kosher salt, granulated sugar, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

7. Simmer the Stew
Bring the stew to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

8. Prepare the Cabbage
While the stew simmers, shred the green cabbage. Once the stew has simmered, add the cabbage and stir.

9. Finish Cooking
Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.

10. Serve and Enjoy
Serve the stew hot, optionally over cooked white rice or alongside cornbread.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT40M 40 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT55M 55 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Cabbage Stew, Ground Beef Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, One-Pot Meal, Savory Stew, Italian Seasoning, Family Dinner, Quick Stew, Healthy Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,280

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