Ground Beef And Cabbage
A hearty, tomato-kissed one-pot meal that combines lean ground beef with tender cabbage for a comforting, low-carb dinner that is easy on the wallet and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 Onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
Instructions
Set Up Your Pot
- Lay out all ingredients on the counter. Ensure the cabbage is finely chopped and the onion is sliced before starting to keep the process smooth.
- Set a Dutch oven or large pot over low heat to warm gently, which helps prevent sticking when the ingredients are added.
Build the Base and Start the Simmer
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, and the sliced onion to the pot.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the mixture and season with salt and ground black pepper according to your preference.
- Cook over low heat, stirring and turning the ingredients from the bottom up, until bubbles appear and the mixture begins to smell sweet and tomatoey.
Cook the Beef Through
- Scatter the lean ground beef over the top of the cabbage mixture and cover the pot with a lid.
- Maintain low heat for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. During stirring, break the beef into small crumbles and fold it into the cabbage until the meat is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender-crisp.
Finish and Serve
- Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot while the tomato juices are still coating the beef and cabbage.
Notes
The Secret Deglaze: For deeper savoriness, brown the beef and onion first, then splash in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pot before adding other ingredients.
Reheating Tip: Use a hot skillet for reheating leftovers instead of a microwave. This restores the lively texture of the cabbage and prevents the sauce from becoming watery.
Pot Size Strategy: Use a pot that seems too large at the beginning. Cabbage has significant volume before wilting, and a cramped pot will trap steam, resulting in a soggy rather than tender-crisp texture.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg
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