Description
This Hearty Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a comforting, nutritious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining tender ground beef with sautéed onions, garlic, and flavorful cabbage simmered in savory beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, this skillet dish is both easy to prepare and packed with satisfying flavors. It’s a wholesome, low-carb recipe that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a side of crusty bread or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Cook ground beef: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for even cooking, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: Carefully drain any excess fat from the pan to avoid greasiness and make the dish healthier.
- Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage, paprika, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
- Simmer covered: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10-12 minutes until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
Notes
- For a leaner dish, choose ground beef with lower fat content, such as 90% lean.
- If beef broth is unavailable, chicken broth or vegetable broth can be substituted.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce used is gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- This recipe is versatile; you can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: ground beef skillet, cabbage recipe, one-pan dinner, easy beef recipes, healthy comfort food
