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Simple Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet
Caroline

Simple Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet

A hearty, one-pan meal made with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and flavorful spices. This budget-friendly skillet dinner is quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cabbage, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp bouillon powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
  2. Push beef to one side and cook onions and garlic on the other until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, bouillon, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add chopped cabbage, stir to combine, cover, and cook 10–15 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove from heat and serve hot as a main dish or with your favorite sides.

Notes

This recipe is meal-prep friendly and freezes well. Adjust seasonings to suit your spice level. Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.