Beef Pork Cabbage Joes
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Beef Pork Cabbage Joes! This savory spin on the classic sloppy joe combines the richness of ground beef and pork with the natural sweetness of tender green cabbage, all cooked in a tangy homemade sauce featuring ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky kick. Perfectly balanced with a hint of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, this hearty filling is nestled between toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying and flavor-packed meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering a hearty, nutrient-packed twist on a nostalgic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 1 medium onion
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 units hamburger buns
Instructions
Finely shred the cabbage and dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking until the meat is browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of fat in the pan for flavor.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned meat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cabbage softens slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and cabbage in the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
Spoon a generous amount of the Beef Pork Cabbage Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty Beef Pork Cabbage Joes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 516 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
