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Beefy Cabbage Skillet

Beefy Cabbage Skillet

Hearty ground beef cabbage skillet recipe. A quick, affordable 30-minute one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Low carb & family-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
  • 1 head green cabbage chopped (about 6-8 cups)
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp oil (like avocado or olive oil) if the beef is very lean

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or sturdy spatula
  • Measuring spoon for oil
  • Bowl for draining grease (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat over medium heat. If the ground beef is lean, add oil.
  2. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook until browned.
  3. Once cooked, drain excess grease, leaving about a tablespoon in the skillet.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  5. Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, gently stirring to mix it with the beef and onions.
  6. Cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
  7. Remove the lid, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is wonderful for meal prep and tastes even better the next day! Feel free to swap the cabbage for coleslaw mix or switch the ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles.
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