Dinner

Cabbage with Ground Beef

Name: Cabbage with Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion; 2 medium carrots; 1 medium red pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tbs salt; 1/2 tbs black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cabbage, chopped; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 cup water; 2 tbs chopped parsley, chopped

A savory skillet meal of browned ground beef, cabbage, vegetables, tomato puree, and warm smoked spices.

50 min
410 kcal
Gluten-free

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 2:
Add the olive oil.
Step 3:
Add the ground beef to the pan and use a potato masher or wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.
Step 4:
Cook for 3–4 minutes, until browned.
3–4 min
Step 5:
Stir in the onion, carrots, red pepper, garlic, and tomato puree.
Step 6:
Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
Step 7:
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2–3 min
Step 8:
Add the chopped cabbage, apple cider vinegar, and water.
Step 9:
Stir well to combine.
Step 10:
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
30 min
Step 11:
Stir occasionally to prevent the cabbage from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 12:
Uncover and check the texture of the cabbage.
Step 13:
If necessary, increase the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes to evaporate excess liquid and finish cooking.
5–7 min
Step 14:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.