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Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup

Cultural Context

Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup is a comforting dish that reflects the resourcefulness of American home cooking, often made with leftover vegetables and a simple protein. It embodies the spirit of frugality, especially during times of economic hardship. This hearty soup is a staple in many households, showcasing how basic ingredients can create a satisfying meal. Variations exist across cultures, with some adding spices or different vegetables to suit local tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1lb (500 g) lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 minced clove garlic
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2 mL) marjoram
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
3 cups (750 mL) chopped cabbage
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups (1L) beef stock (chicken stock or vegetable stock)
2 cups (500 mL) water
1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
2 Tbsp (30 mL) Vegemite
1 cup (250 mL) cooked rice

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

1

In large soup pot, brown beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with back of spoon.

2

Spoon off any excess oil.

3

Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram, salt, pepper and cloves, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Stir in cabbage, carrots and celery; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

5

Add stock, water, tomato paste, and Vegemite.

6

Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.

7

Stir in rice and heat through, about 2 minutes.

8

Discard bay leaves.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large soup pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

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