Description
A quick and hearty meal featuring ground beef and chopped cabbage sautéed together with aromatic onions and garlic. This savory skillet recipe combines simple ingredients with flavorful seasonings for a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean or your preferred choice)
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional for added flavor)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the meat and vegetables.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease: Remove any excess grease from the skillet to prevent the dish from becoming too oily.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes fragrant.
- Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage along with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage starts to soften.
- Add liquids: Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce (if using), stirring everything together to combine flavors.
- Simmer covered: Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or soy sauce as desired.
- Serve: Serve the ground beef and cabbage hot for a comforting and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and calories.
- Adjust spice levels by omitting or increasing the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Beef broth can be substituted with water or vegetable broth for different flavor profiles.
- This dish can be served with rice, noodles, or crusty bread to make it more filling.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
