Cabbage and Ground Beef

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🥩🥬 Cabbage and Ground Beef

A simple, hearty one-pan meal combining tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce — comforting, nutritious, and easy to make.

If you’re looking for a low-carb, budget-friendly, and filling meal that’s packed with flavor, Cabbage and Ground Beef is a perfect choice. This dish brings together the sweetness of sautéed cabbage, the richness of seasoned beef, and the savory depth of onions, garlic, and tomatoes. It’s a versatile, all-in-one skillet meal that’s great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a cozy family lunch.

The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity and flexibility. You can easily adjust spices, add vegetables, or serve it over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: One-pan meal ready in 30–40 minutes

  • Low-carb and healthy: Packed with vegetables and protein

  • Flavorful: Rich tomato-beef sauce with subtle spice

  • Budget-friendly: Uses simple pantry staples

  • Flexible: Works with ground beef, turkey, or even sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 small cabbage, chopped

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup onions, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon bouillon powder (or substitute with beef or chicken stock cube)

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional for extra depth)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley, cilantro, or green onions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Chop onions and mince garlic. Set aside.

Tip: For a softer texture, remove the core from the cabbage before chopping.

Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne, and paprika. Stir to coat the meat evenly with the spices.

Step 3: Sauté Onions and Garlic

Push the beef to one side of the pan (or remove it temporarily). Add onions and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

Combine the onions and garlic with the beef.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Bouillon

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and sprinkle in the bouillon powder. Stir well to combine.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

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