This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Beefy Stuffed Cabbage Soup is a hearty, nutritious meal perfect for busy days. With ground beef, cabbage, and rice simmered in flavorful broth, this simple dish is versatile and can be made with everyday ingredients. It’s a comforting, filling soup the whole family will enjoy!

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 small cabbage, shredded (or 1 bag of shredded coleslaw cabbage)
• 1 tsp (5 g) salt
• ½ tsp (1 g) pepper
• 1 tsp (2 g) paprika
• ¼ tsp (0.5 g) crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
• 2½ cups (600 ml) tomato juice
• 3 cups (720 ml) water
• 1 cup (190 g) uncooked brown rice

How To Make Slow Cooker Beefy Stuffed Cabbage Soup

1. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink.
2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the beef to a 6-quart (6-L) slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell peppers, shredded cabbage, salt, pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, beef broth, tomato juice, and water. Stir everything together, then cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
3. Add Rice: If cooking on low, turn the slow cooker to high. Stir in the uncooked brown rice, cover, and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Serve: Before serving, remove the bay leaf. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Brown the beef properly: Make sure to cook the beef until it’s fully browned before adding it to the slow cooker. This enhances the flavor of the soup.
• Use fresh cabbage: Fresh cabbage gives a better texture and taste than pre-shredded cabbage, but if you use a bag of coleslaw cabbage, make sure it’s fresh and crisp.
• Adjust the rice: If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of rice slightly. For a more soupy texture, add a little extra broth or water.
• Stir halfway through: If cooking on high, stir the soup halfway through the cooking time to ensure the flavors blend well and the rice cooks evenly.
• Taste before serving: After cooking, taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce for a deeper flavor.

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