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A bowl of cabbage stew served with two pieces of cornbread.
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5 from 6 votes

Cabbage Stew

A simple cabbage stew recipe made with beef, vegetables, and rich broth—classic comfort food at its best.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Jeremy Klae

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef - lean
  • 1 Head of Cabbage - sliced
  • 2 Yellow Onions - diced
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 15 Oz Ranch Style Beans - canned
  • 26 Oz Ranch Style Beans - canned
  • 2 - 14.5 Oz Fire Roasted Tomatoes - canned
  • 1 - 14.5 Oz Can of Water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot brown the ground beef.
  • Add salt and pepper then one can of tomatoes stirring to fully combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and add a layer of cabbage and onions.
  • Now, add both cans of beans and the second can of tomatoes.
  • Add the remaining cabbage and onions then top it off with a can of water.
  • Cover and simmer on low stirring occasionally until the cabbage has completely softened and cooked down.
  • Serve the cabbage stew with a side of cornbread and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Ensure you use a large stock pot and add the cabbage in layers. The leaves can take a while to cook down, so you'll need the space in the pot.
  • Be patient. You may feel as though it's taken too long for the cabbage to cook down. It will happen. Just stir occasionally to turn the stew.
  • I highly recommend serving this with warm, freshly baked cornbread—the flavors and texture pair perfectly together.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg