Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet Recipe
A savory and hearty one-pan meal featuring ground beef and tender shredded cabbage, enhanced with aromatic spices and a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar. This easy skillet dish combines simple ingredients to deliver a satisfying and flavorful dinner that’s perfect for weeknight cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ head of green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for a tangy kick)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Season the meat: Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
- Add cabbage and broth: Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and pour in the beef broth. Stir everything together, ensuring the cabbage is well-distributed with the beef mixture.
- Cook cabbage: Cover the skillet and let the mixture cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cabbage should become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Final flavor additions: Once the cabbage is cooked to your liking, add the soy sauce (if using) and apple cider vinegar (if using). Stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve hot as a savory, one-pan meal.
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth with water or vegetable broth if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; add more spices or soy sauce for a stronger flavor profile.
- For a low-sodium version, reduce or omit the added salt and soy sauce.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger servings.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
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