Description
Hearty ground beef and chopped cabbage skillet delivers rustic comfort with robust flavors packed into each delightful bite. Home cooks craving simple, satisfying meals will relish this quick one-pan wonder that brings warmth and nourishment to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1/2 head green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for a tangy kick)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, introducing diced onions and allowing them to soften and become translucent within 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the pan, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, methodically fragmenting the meat with a wooden utensil and continuing to cook until achieving a rich, uniform brown color and complete doneness.
- Sprinkle cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper across the meat, thoroughly integrating the spices to create a consistent flavor profile.
- Cascade shredded cabbage into the skillet, simultaneously pouring beef broth and gently intertwining the ingredients to ensure comprehensive distribution.
- Secure the skillet with a lid, allowing the mixture to simmer and transform for 8-10 minutes, periodically stirring to promote even cooking and prevent adherence to the pan.
- As cabbage reaches optimal tenderness with slight caramelization, introduce soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, stirring to harmonize flavors and adjusting seasoning according to personal preference.
- Extract the skillet from heat, optionally adorning the dish with freshly chopped parsley for an elegant finishing touch.
- Present the aromatic, hearty one-pan creation immediately, ready to be savored and enjoyed.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef for a leaner dish that reduces overall calorie content.
- Toast spices briefly before adding ground beef to enhance their aromatic flavors and release deeper taste profiles.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein alternatives that suit different dietary preferences.
- Control moisture by draining excess fat and choosing lean meat cuts to prevent soggy cabbage texture during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg