Dirty Cabbage with Ground Beef is a one-pot Cajun dinner combining ground beef, Italian sausage, and tender cabbage with smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce. The meats brown together, then meld with sautéed peppers and onions, creating a deeply flavored, comforting meal in under 30 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage meat. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped cabbage and stir to combine with the meat and vegetables.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Season with smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Stir everything together, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and flavours have melded.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.
Large pot or Dutch oven (5–6 quart capacity recommended)
Yes. Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in portions.
The cabbage should be tender but not mushy after 15–20 minutes of covered simmering. Pierce a piece with a fork; it should yield easily.
Yes, though the flavor will be lighter. Use 2 lbs total ground poultry and brown it the same way; cooking time remains the same.
It has moderate Cajun heat from the seasoning blend and smoked paprika, but is not intensely spicy. Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your bowl if you prefer more heat.
No, use them with their liquid to add moisture and depth to the braise. If the pot seems too wet after 15 minutes, uncover and simmer uncovered for the remaining time.
