Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-6 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Add chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, and beef broth; stir to combine.

Season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; add water if the soup becomes too thick.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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