Description
Ground beef and cabbage stew brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients mingle together, creating a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and warm 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat at 375°F. Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the pan, breaking it apart while cooking until no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add 1 chopped medium onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Toss in 2 minced garlic cloves and stir continuously for 60 seconds, preventing the garlic from burning.
- Mix 2 tablespoons tomato paste into the meat, cooking for 2 minutes to enhance the flavor profile. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper across the mixture.
- Dump 1 small head of chopped cabbage into the skillet. Pour 1 cup beef broth over the ingredients and gently stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 minutes. The cabbage should soften but retain a slight crunch.
- Taste the dish and adjust seasonings as needed. If you want extra heat, sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili flakes or cumin at this point.
- Remove from heat and serve the skillet directly to the table, keeping the meal warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to minimize excess fat in the final dish.
- Chop cabbage into uniform pieces for even cooking and a consistent texture.
- For a low-carb version, swap beef broth with water or add cauliflower rice for extra volume.
- Season boldly with smoked paprika or caraway seeds to enhance the traditional Eastern European flavor profile of this simple skillet meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg