Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender cabbage and lean ground beef simmered in a savory tomato sauce with smoky paprika and Italian herbs. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner that can be served over rice or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, core removed and chopped into bite sized pieces (about 5 cups)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it with a spoon, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, then transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics and cabbage: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped cabbage and season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage becomes tender, about 10 minutes.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet along with the tomato sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 4 minutes until heated through and flavors meld. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- Serve: Serve the skillet mixture over cooked rice or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
- For a lower sodium version, use no-salt-added tomato sauce and reduce Worcestershire sauce.
- Adding a splash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes can add some heat if desired.
- Use a non-stick skillet or cast-iron skillet for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
