Description
If you’re craving a cozy, no-fuss dinner, this skillet is about to become your new best friend. Juicy ground beef mingles with tender cabbage and a warm blend of spices for a meal that feels hearty but comes together in just one pan. Simple, flavorful, and totally weeknight-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for added depth)
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional for brightness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned all over. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season it up: Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well so the spices coat the meat evenly.
- Add the cabbage and broth: Pile in the shredded cabbage, then pour in the beef broth. Mix everything together, making sure the cabbage gets tucked into the beef mixture.
- Let it simmer: Cover the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and lightly caramelized.
- Finish with flavor: Stir in soy sauce and apple cider vinegar if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve it up: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your hearty one-pan dinner hot from the skillet.
Notes
- Lighten it up: Use less ground beef and more cabbage for a veggie-forward version.
- Boost flavor: Opt for beef broth instead of water for a richer taste.
- Serving ideas: Delicious with fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the savory juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg