🔥 Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet 🥬🥩✨
A quick, budget-friendly, and flavorful one-pan meal! This hearty dish combines tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, and savory spices for a comforting and satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy nights! 😋
🌟 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
✔️ 1 lb ground beef 🥩
✔️ 1 small head cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups) 🥬
✔️ 1 small onion, diced 🧅
✔️ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
✔️ 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 🍅
✔️ 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
✔️ ½ cup beef broth (or water) 🥣
✔️ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 🥄
✔️ ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) 🌶️
✔️ ½ tsp black pepper 🧂
✔️ ½ tsp salt 🧂
✔️ ½ tsp onion powder 🧅
✔️ ½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
✔️ 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed) 🫒
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onions are soft.
Drain excess grease if needed.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2️⃣ Add the Cabbage:
Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
3️⃣ Simmer & Cook:
Cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
If needed, add more broth to prevent sticking.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot, optionally with rice, cornbread, or mashed potatoes for a full meal! 🍚🍞🥔
💡 Pro Tips:
✔️ Make it spicy! Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce. 🔥
✔️ More veggies? Add carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini. 🥕🫑
✔️ Want it low-carb? Enjoy as is, or serve over cauliflower rice. 🥦
Would you try this easy, comforting meal? 😍🍽️💖