Unstuffed Cabbage and Beef Stew
A comforting, low-carb stew featuring lean ground beef, tender green cabbage, and savory diced tomatoes. Perfect for a satisfying lunch that keeps you full without the afternoon slump.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
Track: comfort + portion
Low energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Fatigue
Separate a pattern from one day
Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep champion: This soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld in the fridge. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cups green cabbage (chopped), medium carrots (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
Cook along
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Next: Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch…
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Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch…
Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil.
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Add the ground beef
Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned.
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Stir in the diced carrots and chopped…
Stir in the diced carrots and chopped green cabbage. Sauté for about 5 minutes, allowing the cabbage to soften slightly and absorb the savory flavors from the pan.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes along with…
Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices, followed by the beef broth and dried oregano.
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Bring the stew to a gentle boil
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the carrots and cabbage are completely tender.
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Taste the broth and adjust the salt…
Taste the broth and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking before ladling warm into bowls.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Meal prep champion
Meal prep champion: This soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld in the fridge. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Texture tweak
Texture tweak: Cut your cabbage into larger, bite-sized squares rather than thin shreds so it holds its shape and provides a satisfying chew.
Make it a freezer staple
Make it a freezer staple: Allow the soup to cool completely and freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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