Slow Cooker Beef, Potato & Cabbage Soup
A hearty, cozy soup packed with tender beef, chunky potatoes, sweet cabbage, carrots, and savory herbs. It’s the kind of comforting slow-cooker meal that fills the kitchen with an amazing aroma and tastes even better the next day!
🥘 Ingredients
- 1½ lb (680 g) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ medium head green cabbage, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
- Layer the vegetables: Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, cabbage, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Add the beef: Place the browned beef over the vegetables.
- Make the broth: Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, parsley, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Slow cook: Add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish: Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- For richer flavor: Brown the beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Don’t overcook the cabbage: If you prefer cabbage with more texture, add it during the final 1½–2 hours.
- For a thicker soup: Mash a few potato pieces against the side of the slow cooker and stir them back in.
- Make ahead: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days. The flavors become even richer overnight.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve this soup with a simple green salad, roasted vegetables, or warm whole-grain bread. For a lower-carb option, reduce the potatoes and add extra cabbage, zucchini, or green beans.
❤️ Description
This Slow Cooker Beef, Potato & Cabbage Soup is pure comfort in a bowl! Tender beef slowly simmers with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs until everything is deliciously tender. It’s an easy one-pot dinner that’s perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, and cozy family meals.
