Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage Meal Prep Soup
A comforting, high-protein slow cooker soup filled with lean ground beef, tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and rich diced tomatoes. Perfectly batch-cooked into four weekday lunch portions with zero added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat oil in a large skillet over…
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Heat oil in a large skillet over…
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add extra lean ground beef
Add extra lean ground beef, chopped yellow onion, and minced garlic clove to the skillet. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout and onion is translucent.
Look for: browned throughout and onion is translucent
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Drain any excess fluid and transfer the…
Drain any excess fluid and transfer the cooked beef and aromatic mixture into the slow cooker insert.
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Add chopped green cabbage
Add chopped green cabbage, sliced carrot, canned diced tomato, and low sodium beef broth to the slow cooker.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients
Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring cabbage is submerged in the liquid.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours) until the cabbage is soft and carrots are fork-tender.
Look for: the cabbage is soft and carrots are fork-tender
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Ladle equal portions into 4 meal-prep containers
Ladle equal portions into 4 meal-prep containers. Allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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