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Diabetic‑Friendly Dirty Cabbage

Recipe from Benji Xavier, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 21 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A low‑carb, high‑protein twist on classic dirty spaghetti that swaps noodles for shredded cabbage. Turkey bacon, lean ground beef, and colorful vegetables create a hearty, diabetes‑friendly dish packed with flavor and fiber, perfect for quick weeknight meals or meal‑prep.

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Diabetic‑Friendly Dirty Cabbage by Benji Xavier, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Dice the turkey bacon.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon.

  3. Add the diced turkey bacon, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and white onion to the skillet; sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3–4 minutes.

  4. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt; cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes to develop flavor.

  5. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beef bone broth; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  6. Fold in the shredded cabbage and continue cooking until the cabbage is wilted, about 5–7 minutes.

  7. Remove from heat and serve hot, optionally dividing into meal‑prep containers.

Tips while you cook

Vegetable sauté timing
Sauté the bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until softened before adding garlic and spices.
Spice integration
Stir the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt for 1–2 minutes constantly to develop flavor.
Cabbage wilting
Fold in the shredded cabbage after the broth simmers and cook 5–7 minutes until wilted.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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