Lots of CROCKPOT SOUPS, Warm & Cozy Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa offers more protein, while barley is a cost-effective grain.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can be healthier, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef with 2 chopped small onions in a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.

Season the beef and onions with salt and pepper while browning.

Drain excess grease from the browned meat and transfer it to the crockpot.

Add 1 can of tomato soup and 1 can of Rotel tomatoes to the crockpot.

Pour in 32 ounces of beef broth and add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

Stir in 1 cup of uncooked long grain white basmati rice.

Chop a large head of cabbage into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cups, and add to the crockpot.

Mix everything together in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours until the cabbage is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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