🥩 Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage
📝 Description
A hearty, comforting one-pan meal made with seasoned ground beef, tender chopped cabbage, onions, and simple pantry spices. It’s quick, filling, and perfect for an easy family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ large head cabbage, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
👩🍳 Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in paprika, onion powder, black pepper, salt, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Add the chopped cabbage and beef broth. Toss everything together.
- Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage becomes tender.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce if desired and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
❓ Recipe Q&A
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
A: Yes, ground turkey works well as a lighter alternative.
Q: Can I add rice?
A: Yes. Cooked rice can be stirred in near the end for a more filling meal.
Q: How do I keep the cabbage from becoming mushy?
A: Cook it just until tender and avoid overcooking.
Q: Can I make this spicy?
A: Yes, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or your favorite mild chili seasoning.
🍽️ Conclusion
Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage is an easy, flavorful skillet meal that comes together with minimal effort and simple ingredients. Serve it on its own or alongside rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.
📊 Approximate Nutrition
Per serving: 300–380 calories | Protein: 23–28g | Carbs: 12–16g | Fat: 18–24g | Fiber: 4–5g