Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 blend)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 lbs green cabbage, cored and chopped into 1-inch squares
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
  • 4 cups beef bone broth
  • 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

  1. Sear the beef. Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium high heat. Add the 1 lb lean ground beef and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until a dark, savory crust forms on the bottom. Note: This creates the deep umami base for the whole soup.
  2. Sauté aromatics. Break the meat apart with your spoon. Add the finely diced yellow onion and green bell pepper. Sauté 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and soft.
  3. Bloom spices. Stir in the 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Toast for 60 seconds until the aroma fills your kitchen.
  4. Deglaze the pot. Pour in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Use your wooden spoon to scrape the bottom until all the browned bits are dissolved into the liquid.
  5. Combine base. Add the 4 cups beef bone broth, 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, and 15 oz can tomato sauce. Stir well to integrate the tomato paste and broth.
  6. Add texture. Stir in the 2 lbs chopped cabbage, 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 bay leaves.
  7. Boil and reduce. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low so the liquid is barely bubbling.
  8. Simmer covered. Cover the pot tightly. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and cabbage is soft but holds its shape.
  9. Final check. Remove the bay leaves. Taste the broth — if it needs more tang, add a tiny splash more vinegar.
  10. Rest and serve. Let the soup sit for 5 minutes off the heat. This allows the rice to finish absorbing the flavors until the broth is velvety and rich. Quick 30 Minute Taco Soup Recipe for 6 — Find the ultimate quick 30 minute taco soup recipe featuring ground beef, bea...Cinnamon Rolls for 12 Servings: Fluffy — Master the best homemade cinnamon rolls with icing using this foolproof recip...Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread in 45 Minutes — Make the best easy cinnamon roll monkey bread with canned biscuits and zero f... $img_2$