Description
Hearty Polish-inspired cabbage and ground beef skillet delivers comforting flavors that dance across your palate with rustic charm. Savory meat and tender cabbage create a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for family dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and translucent.
- Introduce shredded cabbage to the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and allow gentle wilting.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring cabbage becomes tender and flavors meld together.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to slightly thicken.
- Transfer the hearty beef and cabbage mixture to serving plates, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot, complementing the dish with crusty bread or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Optimize meat browning by ensuring the skillet is hot before adding ground beef, creating a nice caramelized exterior.
- Select lean ground beef (90/10 ratio) to reduce excess grease and keep the dish lighter.
- Chop cabbage uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb meal by replacing tomatoes with bell peppers or using fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg