Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Cabbage and Ground Beef

This Slow Cooker Cabbage and Ground Beef recipe is a simple, hearty comfort meal that tastes like it simmered all day on the stove. With just a few basic ingredients, you get a flavorful dish that’s warm, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

It’s an easy “dump and cook” slow cooker meal that requires almost no effort but delivers rich homemade flavor.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5–6 hours
• Total Time: About 6 hours
• Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 packet onion soup mix

Optional additions:

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup diced potatoes or carrots

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended)
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
   Drain excess grease.

   You can skip this step and add the beef raw to the slow cooker if you prefer a true dump-and-go recipe.

2. Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker
   Place the following into the slow cooker:
   • Ground beef
   • Chopped cabbage
   • Diced tomatoes (with juice)
   • Onion soup mix

   Stir everything together to combine.

3. Cook
   Cover and cook on:
   • LOW: 5–6 hours
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours

   Cook until the cabbage is tender and the flavors blend together.

4. Serve
   Stir before serving and enjoy hot.

Serving Suggestions

• Rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Crusty bread

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop or microwave.