Description
This Hearty Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying dinner. With savory ground beef, tender cabbage, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until it begins to wilt.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook Covered: Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and flavors have melded.
- Reduce Liquid: Uncover and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to reduce any excess liquid.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is even better the next day and reheats well.
- For a low-carb version, skip the tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or top with shredded cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
