This sweet and savory dish makes a quick weeknight meal, low in carbohydrates, high in protein.  It can fit in with your staple meals as the ingredients are easy to have “on hand.”    Cabbage is a very hearty, cruciferous vegetable with loads of health benefits and is long-lasting in the fridge. 

 

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon oil (olive, avocado, canola) 

• 1-pound lean ground beef (bison and turkey work great here as well) 

• 1 onion, diced 

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped 

• 1 15oz can fire roasted tomatoes (do not drain) 

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 

• ½ teaspoon cumin 

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 

• 1-2 teaspoons celery seed 

• ½ head green cabbage, chopped 

• ½ teaspoon salt  

• Black pepper to taste 

 

Directions 

1. 1.Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2.Add ground beef and cook until it starts to brown, for about 3-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
3. 3.Add onions and continue to cook, stirring often to let onions begin to soften, for about 3-5 minutes.
4. 4.Add garlic,stir to combine. 
5. 5.Add fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, smokedpaprika and celery seed. Stir to combine. Let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes 
6. 6.Add chopped cabbage and salt.Stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. 
7. 7.Add pepper to taste.

Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. This can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. 

 

Serves 4.   

Nutrition per serving:  265 Calories, 28g Protein, 17g Carbohydrates, 5g Fiber, 10g Fat