Dirty Cabbage
Cajun dirty rice made with cabbage: ground beef, smoked sausage and the holy trinity in one skillet.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz smoked sausage or andouille sliced into coins
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium head green cabbage cored and chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles drained, optional
- 2 green onions sliced, for serving
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up, until no pink remains (160°F). Spoon off extra fat.
- Add the sausage and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until browned at the edges.
- Add the onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook 5 minutes, until soft. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the cabbage a few handfuls at a time, then the Cajun seasoning and broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cabbage is tender.
- Uncover, stir in the tomatoes if using, and cook 5 more minutes so the liquid cooks off and the cabbage browns a little. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and top with green onions.
Notes
Smoked sausage is already cooked; the ground beef must reach 160°F. For a milder dish, use kielbasa and less Cajun seasoning. Andouille adds heat.
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