Dinner in 20 Minutes? Try This Ground Beef and Cabbage!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water + bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes until browned.

If there's excess grease, drain it; otherwise, leave it as it adds flavor.

Add crushed chicken bullion cube, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and diced tomatoes; mix well.

Add chopped cabbage and pour in beef broth; mix thoroughly.

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 8-10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir, checking cabbage for desired texture.

If using, add soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red chili flakes; mix again.

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