Cabbage with Ground Beef

Name: Cabbage with Ground Beef
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; 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 cup Water; 2 tbs chopped Parsley

Cabbage with Ground Beef is a beef recipe. It uses 15 ingredients, including olive oil, ground beef, onion, carrots, red pepper, tomato puree and more. The method is broken into 15 steps with measured ingredients.

Method

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Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the olive oil.
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A braiser with cooked ground beef
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Cook the Meat:
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Add the ground meat to the pan. Use a potato masher or wooden spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook for 3–4 minutes until browned.
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Add Vegetables and Seasoning:
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Stir in the onion, carrots, red pepper, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and Italian seasoning (if using). Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
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A braiser with cooked ground beef, carrots, onions, peppers, garlic and seasoning.
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Add Cabbage and Liquid:
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Add the chopped cabbage, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (if using), and water. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the cabbage from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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A pot with cooked ground beef, vegetables and cabbage on a stove top
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Check for Doneness:
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Uncover and check the texture of the cabbage. If necessary, increase the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes to evaporate excess liquid and finish cooking.
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A braiser with cooked ground meat and cabbage dish on a stove top
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Garnish and Serve:
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley or fresh herbs before serving.