Ground Beef and Cabbage

If there are two food items that go together perfectly, besides Peanut Butter and Jelly, it would be Ground Beef and Cabbage. This dish is the ultimate in comfort food. It is so easy to make, the flavors are perfect together and it sure seems that everyone loves this recipe.

This dish is low in carbs, high in protein and fiber and it is overall a healthy and balanced meal.

This dish is going to be the centerpiece of dinner for you and your family. It is delicious, colorful, healthy and easy to make. I like this recipe so much because it is also very versatile as far as ingredients.

You can add ingredients, change some or do a combination of both. Change out the meat for Sausage or Pork, and add in carrots and spinach. There are so many options available.

So if you are looking for some new and exciting ground beef recipes, then be sure to give this recipe a try!

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What makes this a special recipe?

Fact this is budget-friendly, easy to make, versatile, well-loved, and healthy all at the same time. This dish does not take long to make, and it takes very little preparation work. There are not that many ingredients to the dish, although you can add more if you want.

How is the recipe for Ground Beef and Cabbage versatile?

You could swap out the Ground Beef and use Pork, Chicken or Sausage. You could also add in other vegetables such as carrots, spinach, or mushrooms. It is customizable for your family.

You could also switch up the seasoning to something like taco seasoning for a Mexican-inspired twist.

Ingredients:

• Head of cabbage chopped
• Onion chopped
• Ground beef
• Italian seasoning
• Minced garlic
• diced tomatoes
• Tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe?

Step 1. Add the ground beef and onion to a deep-sided saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove. Saute until the meat is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2. Place the Italian seasoning and minced garlic into the saucepan, and saute for another 30 seconds.

Step 3. Mix the diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce into the saucepan.

Then add the cabbage along with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.

Step 4. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the cabbage has softened.

Serve warm!

Ground Beef and Cabbage

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

This Ground Beef and Cabbage is not only affordable, but it's also a great way to get a balanced meal. Ground beef is a source of protein, and cabbage is a source of fiber. This recipe is also low in calories, making it a healthy option for those looking to lose weight.

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Ingredients 

• 1 Small head of cabbage chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp. Minced garlic
• 2 Cans diced tomatoes
• 1 Can Tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Add the ground beef and onion to a deep-sided saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove. Saute until the meat is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
• Place the Italian seasoning and minced garlic into the saucepan, and saute another 30 seconds.
• Mix the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cabbage into the saucepan along with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
• Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the cabbage has softened.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 615mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

Author: Laura

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How should I store the Ground Beef and Cabbage?

You will need to cool the food to room temperature first. Once that is done, place the food in an airtight storage container and place it in the refrigerator. You can store the Ground Beef and Cabbage for 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can the Ground Beef and Cabbage be frozen?

You can easily store the Ground Beef and Cabbage in the freezer once it has cooled to room temperature. Place the food into a freezer-safe container and set it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How can I reheat the Ground Beef and Cabbage?

Place the food into a casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 350* and allow 10 minutes to heat through. You could also heat a serving up in your microwave for a minute or two, to desired temperature.

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