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Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef (Paleo, Whole30) – Stovetop Instructions Included!

January 6, 2020 by Jean Choi 36 Comments

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This comforting and cozy Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with ground beef is ridiculously easy, yet so flavorful! It’s a healthy Whole30 soup packed with veggies.

Instant pot cabbage soup with ground beef in a bowl

Cabbage and ground beef are just the most humble combo that works so well together. They create such a wonderfully comforting flavor and texture, whether they are stir fried, braised, or simmered together in an easy Instant Pot soup recipe like this one.

Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef Recipe

This delicious Whole30 cabbage soup is cooked with ground beef, but is jam-packed healthy, hearty vegetables. While the cabbage is the main star of the dish, there are also onions, carrots, celery, and even diced tomatoes which add a yummy acidity to the soup.

Cooking this Whole30 cabbage soup in the Instant Pot helps it come together easily and quickly, and I just love how all the veggies wilt down and become so tender. It’s just the perfect thing to cozy up with on a cold day.

Whole30 cabbage soup cooked in the Instant Pot
Instant pot cabbage soup recipe

Tips for Making Instant Pot Cabbage Soup Recipe

  • Sauté the vegetables and the ground beef before pressure cooking for better flavor and texture. I’ve pressure cooked all the ingredients together without sautéing just from pure laziness, and I had a much better result when I didn’t skip this step.
  • You can substitute with different ground meat like turkey, chicken, pork, or even sausage. I just think ground beef tastes best with a cabbage heavy dish like this one.
  • I recommend you use 90/10 ground beef for this Instant Pot cabbage soup recipe so the end result isn’t too greasy.
  • Either the 6 qt or 8 qt Instant Pot will work.
  • Feel free to experiment with using different veggies you may have on hand. This Whole30 cabbage soup is quite forgiving with substitutions and additions. I’ve used zucchini, potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower before, and they all turned out delicious.
Close up shot of cabbage soup with ground beef

Can You Freeze This Instant Pot Cabbage Soup?

Not only is this a quick and easy Instant Pot soup recipe, it freezes well too! Here’s how you can freeze this cabbage soup with ground beef so you can have a hearty and comforting meal ready to eat when you are too busy to cook:

  1. Cool the soup completely.
  2. Place in airtight freezer-safe containers in individual portions. Leave about an inch of room at the top. The soup will expand as it freezes.
  3. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  4. Defrost each container in the refrigerator overnight so you can eat it the next day!

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Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef (Paleo, Whole30)

This comforting and cozy Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with ground beef is ridiculously easy, yet so flavorful! It's a healthy Whole30 soup packed with veggies.
5 from 18 votes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy instant pot soup recipe, paleo cabbage soup, quick instant pot dinner, whole30 cabbage soup, whole30 soup recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Pressurizing/depressurizing time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 317kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 5 cups chopped green cabbage about 1/2 medium cabbage
  • 4 cups bone broth or beef broth
  • 28 oz can of diced tomatoes

Instructions

Instant Pot Method

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to Sauté and add avocado oil.
  • Once it indicates that it's "hot," add onion and garlic and cook stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and oregano, and sauté for 5 minutes until the meat is lightly browned.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook stirring for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot and add cabbage, broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir together.
  • Screw on the lid and set the pressure valve to Sealing.
  • Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. Once it beeps to a finish, release pressure naturally for 15-20 minutes until the lid slides open easily.
  • Add more salt if needed, and serve hot.

Stove Top Method

  • Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, and cook stirring for 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  • Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and oregano, and sauté for 5 minutes until the meat is lightly browned.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook stirring for 5 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in cabbage, broth, and diced tomatoes, cover, and let everything come to a boil.
  • Bring down the heat to medium low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add more salt if needed, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef (Paleo, Whole30)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 721mg31%
Potassium 684mg20%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 5316IU106%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | January 6, 2020

Comments

  1. Meredith says

    January 14, 2020 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I love that I can have a comforting meal of this hearty soup in less than an hour!

    Reply
  2. Raia Todd says

    January 16, 2020 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    So comforting and easy! A great soup for winter, though I’ll probably be eating it during the summer, too… 😉

    Reply
  3. ChihYu says

    January 16, 2020 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    The perfect soup for cold winter nights! Hearty, delicious and quick to make!

    Reply
  4. Stacey Crawford says

    January 17, 2020 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    I love a simple but healthy soup I can make in the IP! Brilliant 🙂

    Reply
  5. Don says

    January 17, 2020 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for new IP recipes so thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  6. Sunrita | Spiceitupp says

    January 18, 2020 at 2:23 am

    5 stars
    What a hearty and easy soup to make. Perfect for busy weeknights. Best it includes all things good for you!

    Reply
  7. Lindsey Barrett says

    January 18, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    What is a serving size (ie: 1 cup, 1.5 cups)? I’m cooking this tonight for 8 people (some are picky eaters) and need to know if I should double it. Plus, there are some of us calorie counting :😁

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 20, 2020 at 9:19 am

      It will vary from batch to batch, but around 1.5 cups. Each batch makes 6 servings.

      Reply
  8. Heather H says

    January 18, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    I just bought a head of cabbage for my dinner recipe this week. I love that it is so inexpensive to buy but I can hardly ever use the whole things. This soup will be a perfect way to use the other half!

    Reply
  9. jennifer says

    January 20, 2020 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    This looks very comforting and convenient — I always have ground beef on hand. Have bookmarked to make this week in my Instant Pot! Thanks for the inspo!

    Reply
  10. Megan Stevens says

    January 20, 2020 at 6:11 am

    5 stars
    Such classic good food! I love this soup, similar to one I grew up with but I do prefer the IP these days!!

    Reply
  11. Gemma says

    February 25, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds like such a perfect winter’s evening meal! I am loving my instant pot right now, so I’m looking for any recipes I can to experiment a little with it! x

    Reply
  12. Grace says

    April 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Is it possible to double this recipe with the same results. Also, only have chicken broth…

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 10, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Yes, you can double the recipe without changing the cook time. And chicken broth should work fine!

      Reply
  13. Nicoleta says

    April 30, 2020 at 2:33 am

    5 stars
    This soup tastes amazing, everyone in my family loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  14. Marisol Chancellor says

    July 28, 2020 at 8:59 am

    I am doing my whole30 right now! I can’t wait to try this recipe

    Reply
  15. Chelle Thompson says

    October 2, 2020 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    I like your recipe. Great and delicious. Its taste is amazing. I did it over the weekend. Everyone loves it. Thank you for your recipe so easy and effective. Yummy…

    Reply
  16. Erin says

    November 16, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    So quick and easy but very tasty. Perfect for cold nights!

    Reply
  17. Terri Sampson says

    November 17, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Making this as I write this! Just wondering…when you say cook in “high” does that mean the manual setting or soup setting? I have an IP lux 8 qt…..

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 2, 2020 at 6:17 am

      Sorry I just saw this. Manual!

      Reply
  18. Jackie says

    December 7, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today in my instant pot. Delish!! My daughter and granddaughter (a fussy eater) loved it. So tasty, low cal, and low carb and economical

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 14, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  19. Melissa Cates says

    December 8, 2020 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    Omgoodness, this soup is delicious. I had to separate the recipe in half and cooked in 2 batches in my 3qt instant pot. This is definitely a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 14, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      I’m so glad it worked in a smaller Instant Pot!

      Reply
  20. Kelly says

    December 9, 2020 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    Eating a bowl of this now! So incredibly good. My picky middle schooler loves it, too. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 9, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Yay, thank you!!

      Reply
  21. Stevie says

    December 17, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Is it possible to sub out the hamburger for stew meat or steak? Would cook time change? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 17, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Sure! For stew meat or steak, I would increase the time to 20 minutes.

      Reply
  22. brson says

    December 28, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    What would you suggest to add a little authentic heat? A little cayenne? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Yes, cayenne or even just hot sauce would work great!

      Reply
  23. Er says

    January 7, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! One of the most delicious soups I have ever eaten! I froze the rest and ate it a couple weeks later since it made such a large batch in my Instant pot and it was just as delicious! I only tweaked a coupled things: I added 1-can of corn and 1- can of black beans, that added to the heartiness of the soup.Also, I used fresh oregano instead of dried (just personal preference). I feel like you could add just about anything to this soup and it would be great. Highly recommend this recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!! Love those additions as well. Thank you so much for your review.

      Reply
  24. DeeAnn Carpenter says

    January 28, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    Do I have to brown the ground beef or do I just add it raw to the soup? I liked the sound of this recipe because it sounds similar to a “stone” soup my dad used to make

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:56 am

      It says it in the instructions. Brown first.

      Reply
  25. Lynn Seevers says

    February 15, 2021 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Delish! Made as written in electric pressure cooker. Will certainly make this again.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 18, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply

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