Description
This Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and aromatic herbs simmer together to create a comforting dish that’s low in carbs and big on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skillet:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Cook Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add Cabbage: Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cabbage is tender.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
