Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pan dish, this Cabbage and Ground Beef skillet is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a blend of spices come together to create a delicious low-carb and gluten-free dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Cabbage:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid:
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Cook the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in cabbage, cooking until slightly softened.
- Season and Simmer: Add tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, and broth. Simmer covered until cabbage is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef
- Adjust spices to suit your taste preferences
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
