Greek Lamb and Cabbage Bowls

This Greek Lamb and Cabbage Bowl is a quick, one-pan meal inspired by classic Greek flavors, featuring ground lamb, aromatic spices, and tender cabbage. It’s naturally gluten-free, paleo, keto-friendly, and can be made Whole30 compliant. The dish comes together in about 20–25 minutes and is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large clove garlic, minced (or 3 teaspoons fresh garlic)

• 1 small onion, diced (or 1 medium onion)

• 1 lb (16 oz) ground lamb (can substitute beef)

• ¼ cup (or 4 tablespoons) tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or ¾ teaspoon)

• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ½ cup water or chicken broth (add as needed)

• ½ large head green cabbage (or 1 small), cored and thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

• Fresh dill, lemon wedge, parsley, or tzatziki for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and prepare all vegetables and spices.

2. Cook Aromatics & Lamb:
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add ground lamb, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Add Spices & Tomato Paste:
   Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, oregano, and nutmeg. Mix well to coat the meat and onions evenly123.

4. Add Cabbage:
   Add sliced cabbage to the pan. Stir well and continue to sauté until the cabbage is tender but still has a bit of bite, not mushy (about 5–8 minutes).

5. Adjust Moisture:
   If the mixture seems dry, add water or broth a little at a time, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

6. Finish & Serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta, fresh dill, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon. For a heartier meal, serve over cauliflower rice, regular rice, zucchini noodles, or gluten-free pasta. A drizzle of tzatziki or a fried egg on top is also delicious.

Optional Toppings and Serving Suggestions

• Fresh dill or parsley

• Lemon wedge

• Feta or pecorino romano cheese

• Tzatziki sauce

• Fried egg

• Serve over: cauliflower rice, regular rice, zucchini noodles, or gluten-free pasta.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.):
424 calories, 29g fat, 6.7g net carbs, 31.7g protein.

This dish is a modern, healthy take on classic Greek comfort food, combining the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the richness of lamb and the freshness of cabbage. It’s highly adaptable and can be customized with your favorite toppings or protein swaps