Description
Hearty ground beef and cabbage skillet brings rustic comfort straight from home kitchens to your dinner table. Savory meat mingles with tender cabbage, creating a one-pan meal that satisfies hunger with robust flavor and simple ingredients you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces/420 milliliters each) diced tomatoes with juice
Seasonings and Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium temperature, drizzling olive oil to coat the surface. Sauté finely chopped onions until they turn translucent and release a sweet aroma, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the fragrant onion base. Crumble the meat using a wooden spoon, ensuring even browning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and the beef develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly incorporate the spices, allowing them to meld with the meat and onions.
- Gently fold chopped cabbage into the skillet, creating a vibrant mixture. Pour diced tomatoes with their natural juices, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly and create a rustic, hearty base.
- Increase heat momentarily to trigger a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to low. Cover the skillet and allow the ingredients to simmer for 25 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent bottom scorching. The cabbage will soften and absorb the rich flavors.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning as needed. Plate the skillet creation, offering optional accompaniments like fluffy rice or crusty bread to transform this dish into a satisfying complete meal.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- Chop cabbage uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lower-calorie or vegetarian version.
- Add a splash of red wine or beef broth during simmering to enhance depth of flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg