The Cheeky Cabbage

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 500 g Italian sausage meat (The creator specifies that they simply removed the sausage meat from the casings.)
• 1 Onion (Large, diced.)
• 2 Red bell pepper (Diced.)
• 2 c. à s. Tomato paste
• 3 gousses Garlic (Minced.)
• 2 c. à c. Soy sauce (Reduced-sodium, according to the creator.)
• 250 ml Chicken stock
• 1 c. à c. Cornstarch
• 2 c. à s. Water
• 1 c. à c. Onion powder
• 1 c. à c. Smoked paprika
• Salt (To taste.)
• Pepper (To taste.)
• Worcestershire sauce (Mentioned in the preparation step but absent from the ingredient list; quantity not specified.)
• 1 Green cabbage (Large, cut into large pieces.)
• Fresh parsley (A little, for finishing.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the green cabbage into large pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   Brown the ground beef and sausage meat in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and bell peppers, then add the onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and minced garlic.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to make a thin slurry.

6. 6

   Pour the cornstarch mixture into the preparation and stir.

7. 7

   Add the cabbage pieces and stir to coat them in the sauce.

8. 8

   Cover and cook until the cabbage is very tender. The cooking time is not specified in the source.

9. 9

   Finish with a little fresh parsley. Serve as is or with pasta, according to your preference.

Notes

The creator says the dish is even better the next day. Worcestershire sauce is mentioned in the method but not in the ingredient list; its quantity is not specified. The cooking time and amount of parsley are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• comfort food
• simmered dish
• gluten-free (check according to the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce)
• high-protein
• autumn