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Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe
This ground beef and cabbage recipe is a simple yet flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Hearty, comforting, and packed with delicious flavors, it’s a dish that always hits the spot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small cabbage head coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium carrot coarsely grated
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable or beef stock
Spices
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin divided
- 1 1//2 teaspoon paprika divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon oregano divided
- ½ teaspoon Coriander divided
- salt and black pepper to taste divided
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with half the spices, and cook until fully browned. Drain any excess fat, then set the beef aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the onion and carrot. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Make the Sauce: Add the tomato sauce and beef stock to the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the cabbage to the skillet and season with the remaining spices. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and golden brown (about 40 minutes).
- Finish and Serve: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- Make sure you use a large skillet for this recipe. I used a 10 inch braiser because it's the largest dish I have.
- I prefer to chop the cabbage into bigger chunks for better texture & flavor (check the prep instructions with pictures above).
- Using different colored cabbages is a fun way to get more nutrients into the dish and pops of color.
- Ground beef and cabbage stores easily making it a great meal prep recipe. Simply let it cool and portion it into lunch-size glass containers for the week.
- If you’re slicing your own cabbage, make sure to remove any damaged leaves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
1137mg
(32%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3222IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
90mg
(100%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1137mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3222IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.