Spicy Unstuffed Cabbage

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 medium head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and finely shred the head.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and ground pork over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Add the cabbage and stir to combine. Cook until the cabbage is slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the cabbage is fork-tender and the liquid has evaporated.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Protein: 22g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and spicy
• Tender cabbage with a slight crunch
• American-style comfort food with a twist

User Comments:

• "This was a delightful dish! The cabbage maintained a nice texture while the spice added an unexpected kick."
• "I loved the combination of ground beef and pork. It gave the dish a rich flavor."
• "The apple cider vinegar added a hint of sweetness that balanced the spiciness well."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to taste.
• Serve the dish over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.