This recipe turns simple green cabbage and sweet onions into a deeply rich, comforting dish. Slow cooking it allows the natural sweetness of the cabbage to caramelize into the savory broth.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 4–6 hours | 🍽️ Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups rich beef broth or bone broth (for that deep golden color)
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos for a strict keto swap)
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
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Optional kick: A pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Layer the Base: Toss the chopped cabbage, sliced onions, and minced garlic directly into your slow cooker.
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Season: Add the butter (cut into small pats), dried thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the top.
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Pour the Broth: Pour the beef broth over everything. It might look like a lot of cabbage at first, but it will shrink down significantly as it cooks!
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Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the cabbage and onions are completely translucent, tender, and silky.
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Adjust & Serve: Give it a good stir, taste the broth, and adjust the salt and pepper to your liking before ladling it into bowls.