Dinner for 8
Cabbage Roll Soup with ground beef
$10.71for 460 minServes 8
Ground beef, cabbage, rice, tomatoes, and herbs simmer together in broth for a hearty one-pot soup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
 | Cabbage, 1.1 lb$0.79/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $0.86Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 24 oz$0.10/oz typical | 24 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Rice, 5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.42 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.68 per serving$10.71 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 5 cups packed chopped cabbage
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp dried paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp chopped fresh
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme or 2 1/2 tsp chopped fresh
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 cup dry long-grain white rice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large six-quart pot over medium heat and brown the beef with salt and pepper until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, cabbage, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and rice.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves, stir in the lemon juice and parsley, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Check that the rice and vegetables are tender, then season with salt and pepper.
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