Easy Cabbage Stew Recipe

5 from 6 votes

This easy cabbage stew recipe with ground beef relies on simmering cabbage and ranch style beans for its amazing flavor and perfect texture.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 184kcal

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!

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.