Keto Italian Beef With Cabbage Noodles

1938 ratings

This meal is a gut-filling crowd pleaser! The thinly sliced cabbage acts like “noodles” in this hearty Italian meat sauce. It requires only a little prep work, and is finished within about 30 minutes so there’s no need to slave over the stove for hours! The recipe yields 8 servings which may sound like a lot, but this dish is great to meal prep to keep in the fridge and freezer for future meals!

Net Carbs

6.3 g
Fiber

2.3 g
Total Carbs

8.6 g
Protein

31.8 g
Fats

23.8 g

376 cals

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Hamburger Or Ground Beef, 85% Lean

2 pound
Marinara Sauce by Rao's Homemade

24 ounce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tablespoon
Garlic, Fresh

4 clove
Salt

½ teaspoon
Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon
Basil, Dried

½ teaspoon
Cabbage, Green, Raw

6 cup, chopped
Basil

1 tablespoon, chopped

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula or spoon.
Step 2

Add the garlic, salt, italian seasoning and basil to the meat. Once it is about halfway to being fully cooked, add in the jar of Rao’s sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 3

Thinly slice the cabbage, add it to the beef, and toss with a pair of tongs. Once the cabbage is somewhat coated in the tomato and beef mixture, reduce the heat to medium-low and mostly cover the pan with a lid, just leaving a small crack for heat to escape and reduce. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage softens.
Step 4

Allow the mixture to simmer for about 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage softens. Remove the lid from the pan and allow to cook for a few more minutes to evaporate any liquid that was released from the cabbage. Top with chopped basil and serve!

Comments 61

GorgeousRadish520752 6 hours ago

LOVED this. Really yummy and very quick. Great for a busy weeknight

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teddyjevans 2 days ago

Absolutely LOVED this dish!!! Left the cabbage just slightly crunchy still and was so good!!!! Definitely will be making this again!!!

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FabulousArugula213438 13 days ago

This is a keeper! My husband who thinks cheetos are vegetables actually atr cabbage and liked it! He even went back for seconds!

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- CeeGeee 19 hours ago
  
  That's hysterical!!
  
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- Krisvad 12 days ago
  
  I laughed out loud reading this!
  
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Lfugina55 25 days ago

It's become one of our favorites in the rotation. My husband now requests it.

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Tlsart 25 days ago

Really good. Time to make it again.

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OutstandingAvocado969581 a month ago

After making this many times and loving it, I decided to give it a bit of a twist. I used chili infused olive oil to brown the meat, added tomato paste and cabbage, once cabbage al dente, I added 1 creamcheese, put the mix into the casserole dish and covered with shredded mozzarela. Baked for 10min and 5 min under a grill. It was delishes.

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- RemarkableAvocado584284 2 days ago
  
  How much cream cheese?
  
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- GorgeousCauliflower871509 a month ago
  
  Yes! Cheese makes everything more appealing! Especially to my husband 😆
  
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Spooky a month ago

I made this meal for the first time. I exchanged seasoned hamburger for Italian meatballs. I'll make it again for sure.

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RemarkableCauliflower693808 2 months ago

Made this with hot Italian sausage! Amazing!! It's now in the rotation!!

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- The Ungamer a month ago
  
  100%. Loved it.
  
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AwesomeAvocado382965 2 months ago

Didn't like this at all.

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- Lfugina55 25 days ago
  
  Did you follow recipe?
  
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FavorableMacadamia376928 2 months ago

This recipe relies on Rao’s sauce, which has to be purchased? What if I don’t have access to it? That means I can’t make the recipe at all? No thanks—if a recipe depends on a store-bought product, it’s a dealbreaker for me. How about including a homemade version of the sauce instead?

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- FortuitousAvocado380978 a month ago
  
  Very simple to make your own sauce. 2 cans tomato sauce, 1 can tomato paste, seasoning of your choice. I use oregano, garlic, bay leaf and a pinch of basil.
  
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- FortuitousCauliflower913940 a month ago
  
  Make your own. Consider the recipe a suggestion. Rao’s has no added sugar. That’s why it’s in the recipe.
  
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- FortuitousMacadamia737390 a month ago
  
  You could make your own. There are recipes everywhere for spaghetti sauce. I never buy it. It’s fairly simple. Most people prefer convenience over quality.
  
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- Keekeedee1962 a month ago
  
  I just substitute it with organic tomato sauce and paste…in the quantity you feel is best.
  
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- AwesomeAvocado382965 2 months ago
  
  Rao's is available at Aldi's
  
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Crystalw86 2 months ago

We make this all the time. We’ve even brought it to potlucks and it gets eaten up. We only use Raos pasta sauce, which really makes a big difference. We actually prefer this to regular spaghetti. This recipe has been a game changer. Thank you!

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SplendidKale776523 2 months ago

Really good!!

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AwesomeArugula117893 2 months ago

This is a hearty and tasty meal. The cabbage (pasta) was a nice surprise! And I like it that I have 6 extra servings for lunches or quick meals. I’ll make this again, for sure.

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dellb6784a7 2 months ago

Great recipe. I half the recipe to meet my need.👍

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RemarkableRadish129057 2 months ago

Delicious...I want more

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SuperCauliflower971719 2 months ago

A+

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OutstandingCauliflower308751 2 months ago

Cooking this tonight

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submariner 3 months ago

Family loves this one.

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GorgeousArugula408178 3 months ago

I am going to try the recipe but the cabbage in the oven/ninja grill,

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GorgeousKetone489088 3 months ago

Love this. It's going in my regular rotation.

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biggriff23 3 months ago

Easy to make.

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StupendousKetone218900 3 months ago

Wow this is so good, comfort food ❤️

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FavorableRadish152266 3 months ago

Sucks that the recipe does not show the exact nutrients value so we can properly calculate

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- Squeaks2025 3 months ago
  
  After the reviews there is the complete Nutrition Facts. Hope this is what you were looking for.
  
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Carr2023 3 months ago

Has anyone made this recipe in a insta pot

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Carr2023 3 months ago

How much is one serving?

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- GoBills! 3 months ago
  
  About 9 ounces
  
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FantasticRadish679139 4 months ago

Delicious

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- FabulousArugula710557 3 months ago
  
  9.9 oz
  
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jwarren171ef57 4 months ago

Makes me feel healthy and easy . Good combo tasting seasoning!

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RemarkableAvocado435819 4 months ago

Love that one easy and tasty :)

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Naomi 4 months ago

Fabulous and quick. It's a family favorite

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LeeAnna 4 months ago

Do this, but layer in a casserole dish with a "lasagna filling" of ricotta, parm, TBSP Itallian seasoning, and 1 egg. Top the last layer with mozzerella. Baked at 375 for 20-30 min. That is the BEST keto meal I have ever had.

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- Elveta 3 months ago
  
  Did you still cut the cabbage into thin strips?
  
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Marcellino 4 months ago

So quick and easy to make! Great flavor. Amazing net carbs.

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StellarArugula787891 4 months ago

So yummy! Cut the recipe in half, but got 3 servings instead of 4 going by the serving weight- did I do something wrong?

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AwesomeCauliflower235753 5 months ago

Easy to prepare, quick to eat. Delicious!

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Deanna 5 months ago

Quick, easy and tasty.

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SuperKale841777 5 months ago

Well, that was a surprise!

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Izzie _Bear 5 months ago

Pretty good! Just kinda feels like I’m eating just the spaghetti meat, which I get doubles of when I used to eat spaghetti. So it’s a 10/10 for sure, especially adding a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese

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AmazingKale284281 6 months ago

What’s the serving size

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- TrinaA 6 months ago
  
  It’s At the top of the recipe.
  
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JewelK 6 months ago

This was pretty good. I think I would have liked zoodles more than cabbage though. Made as written but topped with parmesan & red pepper flames.

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OutstandingRadish644874 6 months ago

I can't have the tomato sauce because of my PsA. But I can substitute heavy cream and make like an alfredo.

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- IneffableRadish926059 5 months ago
  
  Alfredo sounds like perfection!
  
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FantasticCauliflower323388 7 months ago

This has become absolute favorite. Lasts for days so easy dinner for reheat plateful. And filling. Not hungry afterwards. Best part, losing weight on it! Added mushrooms. Tonight will add red bell peppers and top with grated parmesan cheese. Really looking forward to dinner tonight!

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Angie 7 months ago

Oh wow that was amazing! Even skinny husband loves it (with potato mash for him). Can't buy ready made tomato thingy where we live so I had my own home made Pomodoro sauce in the freezer. I also added a pinch of home grown and dried chilli plus a splash of Soya sauce and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese

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Cappelletty 7 months ago

I miss pasta the most. Last night I made this recipe and my taste buds were absolutely smitten. 🥰 I followed the recipe to the letter and it is perfect 👌🏽

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FabulousRadish629465 7 months ago

My new favorite SPAGHETTI replacement!!! I use a jar of Raos from costco, and a bag of tri color coleslaw (shredded cabbage w a little carrots for color). I used onion & garlic powder instead of fresh, and just dried basil & Italian Seasoning. Dinner was ready in less than 10 minutes!! I added sharp cheddar & shredded parmesean cheeses. I dont even miss the pasta!

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- IneffableAvocado335269 5 months ago
  
  Your changes sound great. Thanks!
  
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Keto Italian Beef With Cabbage Noodles

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