Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal that's perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender cabbage is cooked with lean ground beef, aromatic onions, garlic, and seasoned with smoked paprika and Italian herbs, then simmered in a savory tomato sauce with beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish is excellent served over rice or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 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)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it using a spatula, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a plate.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and cabbage: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped cabbage, then season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook the cabbage until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the cabbage mixture. Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through and flavors meld. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and cabbage skillet over cooked rice or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the dish light.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the cabbage.
- This skillet dish is great for meal prep and reheats well in a skillet or microwave.
- To make it gluten free, ensure Worcestershire sauce used is gluten free or substitute with tamari sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
