The Best Cabbage Patch Stew

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 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.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3860.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2425.0

Total Fat 124.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 7313.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.0g	0%
Total Sugars 67.6g
Protein 113.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 857.1mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 8375.6mg	0%

*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: 44.5%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 37.3%