Dinner · American · 4 servings
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
Lean ground beef browned with onion, then simmered with shredded cabbage. One skillet, no fryer, no extra starch. Public yield 4 servings. Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin. Estimates only — not a Nutrition Facts label.
Prep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 mineasy
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Ingredients
Amounts are for 4 household servings. Sodium model: 1/2 tsp table salt per serving (not added as an ingredient line).
- 1 1/3 lb lean ground beef, 90% or leaner
- 1 1/3 small green cabbage, shredded (about 2 lb)
- 1 1/3 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 2/3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 tsp smoked paprika
- 2/3 tsp dried thyme
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Grab first: lean ground beef (90% or leaner), bagged shredded green cabbage or coleslaw cabbage
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook beef with salt and pepper until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and cook 3 minutes until softening. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage, smoked paprika, and thyme. Toss, cover, and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until cabbage is tender-crisp.
- Taste, adjust salt and pepper, and serve in bowls. No rice or bread.
Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin.
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