Slow Cooker Cabbage & Ground Beef Stew

This Slow Cooker Cabbage & Ground Beef Stew is hearty, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Tender cabbage and seasoned ground beef simmer slowly with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and paprika in a rich, savory sauce. It’s a cozy one-pot dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!

🛒 Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground beef
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp smoked paprika, optional
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess grease.
2. Add aromatics: Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Layer the slow cooker: Place about half of the chopped cabbage in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the browned beef mixture, then the remaining cabbage.
4. Add the sauce: Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have come together.
6. Stir and adjust: Give everything a good stir. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or paprika if needed.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley just before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

• Brown the beef first for deeper, richer flavor.
• For a thicker stew, leave the lid slightly ajar during the final 30 minutes.
• Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
• For a spicy version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
• Want it extra creamy? Serve with a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

❤️ Recipe Description

Tender cabbage + savory ground beef + rich tomato sauce = pure comfort! 🥩🥬🍅 This slow cooker cabbage and beef stew is inexpensive, filling, and packed with homemade flavor. Everything cooks together until the cabbage becomes perfectly tender and the beef soaks up the delicious tomato-herb sauce. It’s the kind of easy family meal you’ll want to make again and again!