One-Pot Cabbage & Carrot Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty, one-pot stew with tender beef, sweet carrots, and cabbage simmered in aromatic broth — perfect for cozy weeknights. This american-inspired beef ready in about 50 minutes pairs grass-fed ground beef, avocado oil, large, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 grass-fed ground beef
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins carrots
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 lb grass-fed ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 diced large onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 3 sliced carrots and 2 cups shredded cabbage, stirring to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups beef broth, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes until carrots are tender.
4. Step 4: Discard the bay leaf and serve hot, adjusting seasoning if needed.