Description
Whipping up this easy cabbage and ground beef skillet brings weeknight comfort right to your dinner table. Hearty, simple ingredients combine quickly for a satisfying meal that feeds hungry families without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6–8 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 small diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Introduce 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Break meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until completely browned.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes over the beef. Mix thoroughly.
- Add 6-8 cups chopped green cabbage to the skillet. Stir to combine with meat and cook 5 minutes until cabbage starts wilting.
- Pour ½ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano into the pan. Stir well.
- Cover skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes at medium-low heat until cabbage becomes tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Drain excess beef fat after browning to keep the dish lighter and prevent greasiness.
- Cut cabbage into uniform pieces so it cooks evenly and maintains a consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Experiment with different spices like smoked paprika or cumin to customize the flavor profile to your taste preferences.
- For a low-carb version, serve the skillet over cauliflower rice or enjoy it as a standalone one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 7-9 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-27 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg