Description
This cabbage and ground beef recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It combines tender cabbage with savory, juicy ground beef, enhanced by aromatic onions, garlic, and simple spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a hearty meal prep option, it’s flavorful, budget-friendly, and easy to make. One pan is all you need for a dish that tastes like it took hours to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent, 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until fully browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add chopped cabbage and stir to combine. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but slightly crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add optional soy or Worcestershire sauce if desired.
- Remove from heat, garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of smoked paprika.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Sauté / Pan-Cooked
- Cuisine: American comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg