WW Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage

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The WW Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage is a comforting meal. This dish have 320 calories in each serving and prepares in 45 minutes. We made this meal with ground beef, cabbage, cooking spray, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, seasoning, reduced-sodium beef broth, cheddar cheese, and parsley. You may pair this dish with quinoa, baked sweet potato, grilled zucchini, light garlic bread, whole-wheat toast, brown rice, or garden green salad. Store this WW Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage for 4 days in the container.

STATS:

  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Serving: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 generous portion
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowl
  • Cheese grater
  • Serving spoon
  • Garlic press
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • Half tsp onion powder
  • 1 medium head cabbage
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • Cooking spray
  • Half tsp dried thyme
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • Quarter tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Half tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Half tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Half cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Quarter cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEAN GROUND BEEF:

  • It keeps the recipe and reduces calories in the meal. Ground beef provides a rich and savory taste to the cabbage to make the dish delicious. You may use ground turkey as per your preference.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

  • It gives acidity and keeps the meal from tasting too rich. This vinegar brings out the natural sweetness of the cabbage. You may use red wine vinegar as an alternative.

CABBAGE:

  • This cabbage gives plenty of volume and texture to the recipe. It becomes sweet and tender when we cook. You may use green cabbage as another option.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • We use it instead of olive oil to make the recipe lighter. You may use 1 tsp olive oil as a substitute.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • This cheese gives a creamy taste to the dish and keeps the skillet from getting heavy. You may use reduced-fat mozzarella as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, wash the cabbage and remove its tough leaves, then cut it into quarters.
  2. Remove the hard core and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Dice the onion and mince the garlic properly.
  4. Put a large skillet on medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
  5. Break the beef into small pieces in the skillet to cook for seven minutes.
  6. Then transfer the beef to a plate, spray the skillet again, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
  7. Cook the minced garlic for 60 seconds and the chopped cabbage for 7 minutes.
  8. Stir in smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, dried thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in the skillet.
  9. Mix the cooked beef with the cabbage and cook for 4 minutes.
  10. Then pour in half a cup beef broth and simmer the dish gently for 5 minutes.
  11. Add the apple cider vinegar to cook for two minutes, then turn the flame to low.
  12. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the skillet to cook for 2 minutes after covering.
  13. Lastly, remove the skillet from the flame & sprinkle parsley on top, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Garden Green Salad
  • Greek Cucumber Salad
  • Carrot Cucumber Salad
  • Apple Cabbage Slaw

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Steamed Carrots
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Grilled Zucchini

STARCH SIDES:

  • Brown Rice
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Baked Sweet Potato
  • Roasted Baby Potatoes

BREAD SIDES:

  • Whole-Wheat Toast
  • Whole-Grain Dinner Roll
  • Whole-Wheat Flatbread
  • Light Garlic Bread

TIPS:

  • Include 96% lean beef to keep the recipe lighter.
  • Chop the cabbage into even sizes so it cooks faster and absorbs the seasoning better.
  • Add the cheese on the beef and cabbage at last to get the cheesy finish.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store the dish for 4 days in the container.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the meal in the boxes for three months.

FAQs:

Can I exclude cheese from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may skip it completely as per your preference.

Is regular ground turkey good to include in this dish?

  • Yes, it is good to include but the calories and points will increase.

Can I add extra vegetables in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, or spinach as per your preference.

Does this recipe contain gluten?

  • No, there are no gluten ingredients in this meal, and it is naturally gluten-free.

Can I make this meal earlier?

  • Yes, you may cook the skillet in advance and refrigerate for later use.

How to make this recipe spicier?

  • You may add extra red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to add spice to the recipe.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 kcal

Net carbs: 10 g

Iron: 4 mg

Total carbs: 14 g

Vitamin A: 1,100 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 130 mg

Protein: 32 g

Sodium: 500 mg

Potassium: 850 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points