Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet combining lean ground beef, tender cabbage, and savory tomato sauce with smoky and Italian seasoning, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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)
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, crumble it as it cooks, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, then remove the beef onto a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Add the tomato sauce, low sodium beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and cook for an additional 4 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Serve: Serve the skillet mixture over cooked rice or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat in the dish.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes with the seasonings.
- Substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- If preferred, fresh herbs like parsley can be added when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
