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Cabbage and Ground Beef

A hearty and filling one-skillet meal of cabbage and ground beef that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) Works great for flavor.
  • 1 small head cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place a large skillet or a wide-bottomed pot over medium heat and warm up for about a minute.
  2. Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart into smaller crumbles as it cooks for about 6-8 minutes until no pink remains.
  3. Drain any accumulated grease from the skillet.
Building the Flavor Base
  1. Add the chopped onion to the beef, stirring to coat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and stir for just 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking the Cabbage
  1. Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, followed by the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and soy sauce. Stir well.
  2. Sprinkle in the paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
Simmering
  1. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low to let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Check for tenderness at the 20-minute mark; if needed, continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced, adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day. It freezes well for up to 3 months.