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Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya is a hearty, one-pot meal packed with smoky spices, ground meat, tender cabbage, and juicy tomatoes. It’s a flavorful twist on traditional jambalaya with a lighter, veggie-packed base.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium head of cabbage
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook the meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, cook the diced onion and bell pepper for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
  • Combine ingredients: Return the meat to the skillet. Add diced tomatoes (with juice), cooked rice, and chicken broth. Stir well.
  • Season and simmer: Mix in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.