Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and aromatic spices creates a satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until it begins to soften.
- Season and Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, omit the diced tomatoes and use tomato sauce or skip tomato products entirely.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
