Cook the onion with the olive oil over medium heat until soft and golden. About 8 minutes. If using carrots add them with the onions.
Add the garlic and warm through.
Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until no longer pink.
Add the tomato sauce and cook over medium heat until reduced and thickened. About 15 minutes.
Add the cabbage. If th epot is large enough to hold all of the cabbage, add it all at once. Otherwise, add it in a few batches after each wilts. Season each batch with salt and pepper.
Cook over medium-high heat until the cabbage wilts and the sauce is thick. About 15-20 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Add the lemon juice and parsley or serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Serve the cabbage with rice, toasted bread,and/or feta and olives.
Kali Orexi!