The Best Cabbage Patch Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, "The Best Cabbage Patch Stew" is the ultimate comfort food that combines garden-fresh vegetables with rich, savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this one-pot wonder features tender ground beef or turkey, vibrant green cabbage, sweet carrots, and creamy potatoes simmered in a robust tomato-based broth imbued with aromatic spices like thyme and paprika. Ready in just over an hour, this nutritious stew comes together with minimal prep and delivers a satisfying meal for the whole family, yielding six generous servings. Don’t forget to finish it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of brightness! Whether you’re searching for hearty cabbage recipes, warming stews, or healthy homemade comfort food, this recipe checks all the boxes.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 50 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot. Cook and crumble the meat until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

4. Stir in the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

5. Add the cubed potatoes, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), and tomato paste. Stir well to coat the vegetables and meat with the tomato mixture.

6. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth and stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

7. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

8. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

9. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (604.4g)

Calories		380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		20.5 g	26%
	Saturated Fat	6.6 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		60 mg	20%
Sodium		1142 mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate		33.8 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	7.3 g	26%
	Total Sugars	10.9 g
Protein		18.7 g	37%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		133 mg	10%
Iron		4.2 mg	24%
Potassium		1243 mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1106 cal (46.7%%)

Protein: 454 cal (19.2%%)

Carbs: 806 cal (34.1%%)