Simple Cabbage Beef Dish (Print)
A fast and tasty skillet dish made with ground beef, cabbage, and tomatoes. High-protein, low-carb, and ready in half an hour!
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups cabbage, chopped
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with herbs, drained
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1 pound lean ground beef
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8 oz marinara sauce, low carb
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1 small onion, diced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Optional Side
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Steamed rice (if skipping low-carb)
# Steps:
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Pour the olive oil into a big skillet and warm it over medium heat. Once hot, toss in the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes till they soften. Add your minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until you smell it cooking.
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Drop the ground beef into the same skillet, making sure to crumble it as it cooks. Let it brown for 5-7 minutes. If there’s extra grease, drain it before moving on.
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Put the diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, cinnamon, and salt into the skillet. Stir everything together so it’s all evenly combined.
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Now pile in the chopped cabbage, mixing it thoroughly with the meat and tomato sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid once it’s all blended.
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Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir every once in a while to keep it from sticking. Taste it and tweak the seasonings to your liking.
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Scoop it onto plates while hot. If you’re not following a low-carb diet, pair it with some cooked rice for a heartier option.
# Notes:
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To get that nice seared flavor, cook the ground beef in smaller batches if your pan isn’t big enough. Crowding will make it steam instead.
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If regular onions are too strong for you, try swapping them with leeks, green onions, or even onion powder.
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Before serving, always give it a taste to make sure the salt and other spices are just right.