1 pound lean ground beef

1 cup onion chopped

1 orange bell pepper chopped

3 garlic cloves minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 head cabbage (6-8 cups) coarsely chopped

15 oz diced tomatoes undrained

6 oz tomato paste

3/4 cup water

Brown meat in pan and drain fat. Add half to the bottom of the Slow Cooker.

Combine thyme, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir. Sprinkle half of the seasoning over the top of the meat.

Add half the cabbage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Combine tomato paste and diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Pour half on top of veggies.

Repeat these layers one more time.

Take your tomato paste can and fill it with water, 3/4 cup water. Pour this liquid on top of everything.

Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

*adapted from https://www.crockpotsandflipflops.com/