Savory Beef and Cabbage Pepper Skillet
Seasoned ground beef simmered with fresh cabbage, sweet bell pepper, and mild zucchini. A warm, lower-carb one-pan meal crafted without tomatoes for gentle digestion.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add ground beef to the hot skillet…
Add ground beef to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned with no pink remaining
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Add chopped onion
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and diced zucchini to the skillet with the beef; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Stir in shredded cabbage
Stir in shredded cabbage, coconut aminosis or low-sodium soy sauce substitute, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Cover the skillet
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and reduced in volume.
Look for: cabbage is tender and reduced in volume
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Remove lid and let excess liquid evaporate…
Remove lid and let excess liquid evaporate for 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Serve warm across 6 portions
Serve warm across 6 portions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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