Description
Hearty and comforting Beef and Cabbage Stew slow-cooked to tender perfection. This flavorful stew combines tender beef chuck roast, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth base, infused with herbs and spices. Perfect for a cozy meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 pound beef chuck roast (or stewing beef, trimmed and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if browning the beef)
Vegetables
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped, or 2 small)
- 1 large russet potato (peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes)
- 2 ribs celery (sliced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 6 cups chopped green cabbage (1-inch chop)
Broth and Flavoring
- 3 cups beef broth (or beef stock)
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, see notes)
Instructions
- Optional Browning: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with steak seasoning. Brown the beef in two batches until all sides are seared. Transfer the browned beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add chopped onions, cubed potatoes, sliced celery, carrots, and chopped cabbage into the slow cooker with the beef.
- Add Tomatoes: Break up the whole canned tomatoes with your hands and add them along with their juices to the slow cooker.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the beef broth, beef bouillon cube, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Note that the cabbage will seem abundant but will shrink during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours until the beef is tender and the vegetables are thoroughly cooked.
- Final Seasoning and Thickening: After cooking, taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If a thicker stew is desired, stir in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of water and cook until thickened.
Notes
- Browning the beef is optional but adds extra depth of flavor.
- Using beef broth and bouillon cube enhances the richness of the stew.
- The cabbage will shrink significantly during cooking, so the initial volume seems large.
- The cornstarch is optional to thicken the stew to your preferred consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the beef bouillon cube and steak seasoning are certified gluten-free.
