Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Cabbage (4 Ingredients)
Servings
4–6 servings
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 medium head of cabbage (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2–3 cups beef broth (or water + 1–2 bouillon cubes)
Optional (but recommended for flavor):
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef (optional but adds flavor)
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
Break it up as it cooks.
Drain excess fat if needed.
You can skip this step and put raw beef in the slow cooker, but browning gives a richer taste.
2. Layer in Slow Cooker
Add chopped cabbage to the bottom
Add chopped onion on top
Add the cooked (or raw) ground beef
3. Add Broth
Pour in the beef broth (just enough to mostly cover everything)
4. Slow Cook
Low: 6–8 hours
High: 3–4 hours
Cook until cabbage is very tender and flavors are well combined.
5. Season & Serve
Taste and add salt and pepper if needed
Stir gently before serving
Serving Ideas
Over boiled potatoes
With rice
Over buttered egg noodles
With crusty bread or cornbread
Tips & Variations
Add garlic for extra depth
Stir in a splash of vinegar or a spoon of mustard at the end for brightness
Toss in carrots if you want more veggies
For a richer taste, use half broth + half tomato sauce
Why This Recipe Works
This dish is all about:
Cheap ingredients
Slow cooking for deep flavor
Filling, comforting texture
It’s the kind of meal that’s simple but satisfying—perfect when you want something warm, hearty, and easy.
