Slow Cooker Dirty Cabbage

A hearty and delicious low-carb meal packed with veggies and protein, featuring slow-cooked cabbage to melty perfection.

By @broccyourbody

Original recipe source

Cook time: 240 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb Italian sausage
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 bell peppers
• 3 stalks celery
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 head green cabbage
• 0.5 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 14 oz fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 0 kosher salt
• 0 black pepper
• 0 Cajun seasoning
• 0 green onions
• 0 sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces as it browns, until just cooked through.
3. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and celery to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the veggies begin to soften.
4. Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and tomato paste to the skillet and cook as you continue to stir for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. In your slow cooker, add the diced cabbage, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and the meat/veggie mixture.
6. Add a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until the cabbage is melty and soft.
8. Season to taste with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
9. Serve the dish with sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream if desired.