Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef (90/10 ratio)
  • 1 medium head Green Cabbage (approx. 2 lbs), chopped into 1-inch squares
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce (No sugar added)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 0.5 cup Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large, deep skillet or 5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Note: Wait for the oil to shimmer before adding anything.
  2. Add the ground beef in a flat layer and let it sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a mahogany colored crust forms. Note: Don't touch it! This crust is where the deep flavor lives.
  3. Break the meat apart into small crumbles and toss them.
  4. Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté until they are translucent and edges start to brown.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen.
  6. Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet in batches, sprinkling with salt immediately.
  7. Toss frequently for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt and turn tender crisp.
  8. Whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and spices in a small bowl.
  9. Pour the sauce over the beef and cabbage mixture and stir to coat every piece.
  10. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the cabbage is perfectly tender.
  11. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. > Chef's Tip: If you want an even deeper flavor, let the beef brown until it almost looks too dark. Those crispy, dark brown bits (the fond) are the secret to a professional tasting sauce. Just make sure the garlic doesn't burn, as that will turn the whole dish bitter.