Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 (15 oz/425 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
• ½ cup beef broth or water (if needed)

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
6. Stir in the diced tomatoes (and tomato paste if using).
7. Add the chopped cabbage and mix well.
8. If the mixture seems dry, add the beef broth or water.
9. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Optional Add-ins

• 1 cup cooked rice (to make it more filling)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (melt on top before serving)
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Crusty bread
• Mashed potatoes
• Steamed rice
• Egg noodles

This recipe serves 4–6 people and takes about 35 minutes from start to finish.