Herb-Infused Cabbage & Carrot Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A comforting stovetop stew with tender ground beef, sweet carrots, and cabbage simmered in a fragrant herb broth, perfect for weeknight dinners. This American-inspired beef recipe (whole30), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Ground beef, grass-fed, Cabbage, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 16 oz Ground beef, grass-fed
• 4 cups, shredded Cabbage
• 2 medium, diced Carrots
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 cups, low-sodium Beef broth
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp, chopped Fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp Avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 16 oz ground beef, breaking into small pieces, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup diced carrots, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld; adjust seasoning if needed.