Fried Cabbage and Ground Beef #recipe @vmburns

 VMBURNS: The last few months have been crazy busy, but I'm finally finished travelling for the year. I'm tired of driving. I'm tired of hotels. I'm even tired of eating out. So, I scoured my fridge to see what I have that isn't spoiled, is easy (because I'm too tired for complicated), and can become something tasty (I'm all about tasty). I found a head of cabbage that would never become coleslaw, and a pound of hamburger. I can work with that. 

You know the drill. Garlic doesn't like me so, you can add more if you like. I like a little heat, but if you don't, skip the red pepper flakes. You'll notice that the apple cider vinegar listed in the ingredient list is not in the picture below. Yep. I was out. So, I substituted white wine vinegar and a splash of orange juice for sweetness. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 head of cabbage
• 1 Medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/2 Cup Beef Broth

Instructions

1. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. When the fat comes out, add the chopped onion and bell pepper until the onions are translucent. Then, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until it is fragrant.
   
   
   
2. Stir in the chopped cabbage, smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
   
   
   
3. Add the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and beef broth. Stir well, and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
   
   
   

• READERS:  What's your favorite way to cook cabbage? Let me know in the comments below. 

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