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Viral Dirty Cabbage: A Hearty Family Meal!

Viral dirty cabbage combines ground beef and sausage with fresh vegetables for a comforting dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage
For the Vegetables
  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
For the Flavors
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the green cabbage thoroughly, remove outer leaves, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Dice onion and bell peppers, mince garlic, and slice smoked sausage.
  3. Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet for 7-9 minutes, then drain excess grease.
  4. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  5. Sauté onions for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and spices, cooking until fragrant.
  7. Incorporate tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, scraping the pan for flavor.
  8. Add chopped cabbage in batches, folding into mixture until well combined.
  9. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  10. Uncover and cook for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve warm with rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh ingredients and adjust spices to suit your taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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