Hamburger Cabbage and Potato Soup (Easy Recipe)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while instant options save time.

Brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef in a large pot with salt and cracked black pepper.

Add 1 diced onion and cook until translucent, adding more cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1-2 teaspoons granulated garlic.

Chop a medium head of cabbage and add it to the pot once the onions are translucent.

Stir in 1 spoonful of Better Than Bouillon beef base and 2 cups of water.

Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 5-6 minutes to wilt the cabbage.

Add a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce, a 14.5 ounce can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, and half of a 4 ounce can of green chilies.

Cover and cook on medium-low heat.

Dice 4 red skin potatoes (skin on) and add them to the pot after simmering for about 30 minutes.

Season with additional salt to taste and stir.

Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender.

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