Filthier Cabbage

Steps

1. 1

   Chop the bacon and cook in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove the crisped bacon from the pot, reserving at least half of the rendered bacon fat in the pan.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the pot and cook over medium-high heat until a hard crust forms. Do NOT drain the fat.

4. 4

   Push the beef to the sides of the pot. Add the tomato paste to the center and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.

   Start 2-minute timer
5. 5

   Add the chunky white onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes until they begin to sweat.

   Start 3-minute timer
6. 6

   Add the all-purpose flour, Salt-Free Tony’s seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt to the pot.

7. 7

   Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.

8. 8

   Add the minced garlic and minced jalapeño, then simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

   Start 5-minute timer
9. 9

   Add the thick-cut cabbage in batches, stirring until each batch is fully coated in the gravy.

10. 10

    Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage reaches your preferred texture.

    Start 10-minute timer
11. 11

    Stir in the fresh parsley and the reserved crispy bacon. Taste one final time.

12. 12

    If the sauce is too runny, cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce. Serve hot, optionally over jasmine rice.