Cabbage and Ground Beef in Slow Cooker

This cabbage and ground beef slow cooker recipe is easy and warm. It has soft cabbage, tasty ground beef, and tomatoes. It is cheap to make, low in carbs, full of flavor, and takes little work to prepare.

A cozy slow-cooker meal with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and juicy tomatoes. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and low in carbs, this dish needs little hands-on time and fills the house with warm, homey smells. Great for weeknight dinners or making ahead for busy days.

Ingredients

• 1 small cabbage, chopped

• 450 g (1 lb) ground beef

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) of diced tomatoes

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cabbage and ground beef: Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it is warm.

2. Add the ground beef and cook 5–6 minutes, breaking it into pieces, until browned.

3. Pour off the extra grease, then add the cooked beef to the crockpot. Browning first makes it tastier but is not required.

4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

5. Place the chopped cabbage on top of the beef and onions.

6. Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef stock.

7. Sprinkle smoked paprika, chilli flakes (if you like), dried oregano, salt, and pepper over everything.

8. Stir gently so the cabbage is covered in the sauce.

9. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 2½–3 hours, until the cabbage is soft.

10. Stir once or twice while it cooks if you can, then taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

11. Serve hot alone, or with bread or rice.

This simple, comforting dish is naturally low-carb and budget-friendly, making it a great option for easy weeknight dinners or meal prepping ahead for the week.