Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal combining lean ground beef, tender green cabbage, and a savory tomato-based sauce infused with smoked paprika and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice or egg noodles for a satisfying and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, core removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 5 cups)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spatula, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink and browned all over. Remove cooked beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics and Cabbage: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped cabbage and season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 7 to 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the cabbage. Stir in the tomato sauce, low sodium beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary.
- Serve: Serve the beef and cabbage skillet hot over cooked rice or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- For a lower fat option, use extra-lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- Serve with crusty bread if desired for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
