Cabbage & Beef Hearty Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A comforting slow-simmered stew with tender ground beef, cabbage, and root vegetables in a rich, savory broth — perfect for chilly evenings and Whole30 compliance. This american-inspired beef (whole30) ready in about 40 minutes pairs lean ground beef, avocado oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1 head, shredded green cabbage
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for 5 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil. Add 1 diced large onion, 2 diced medium carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked ground beef to the pot, add 4 cups shredded green cabbage, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until cabbage is tender.
5. Step 5: Discard the bay leaf and serve hot in bowls.