Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 lb lean ground beef (93% or 96% for WW-friendly)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3–4 cups chopped cabbage (about ½ small head)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (regular or fire-roasted)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richness)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

• ½–1 tsp salt, to taste

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• 2–3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce OR Worcestershire

• Spray oil (if needed)

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the beef

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

3. Drain excess fat if needed (WW-friendly step).

2. Add aromatics

1. Add diced onion and garlic.

2. Cook 3–4 minutes, until softened.

3. Add cabbage

1. Stir in chopped cabbage.

2. Cook 5–7 minutes, letting it soften and reduce.
   (If the pan seems dry, add 2–3 tbsp water.)

4. Add tomatoes + seasoning

1. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste (optional), soy sauce/Worcestershire, and all spices.

2. Reduce heat to medium.

3. Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and flavors blend.

5. Taste + serve

Add more salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed.
Serve as-is, over rice/cauliflower rice, or in a bowl with hot sauce.

🌟 WW-Friendly Tips

• Use 96% lean beef to keep points very low.

• Swap part of the beef for ground turkey breast for even fewer points.

• Add more cabbage to bulk it up with nearly zero points.

• Flavor boosters that cost 0 points: