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Cabbage and Ground Beef

A comforting one-pan dish featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh cabbage, and tomatoes, perfect for hearty family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Lean ground beef is preferred.
  • 1 small head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
  • 1 cup beef broth
Seasoning and Oils
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, crumbling it well and ensuring there's no pink left.
  2. Drain any accumulated grease from the skillet.
  3. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the cabbage to soften.
  3. Remove from heat when everything is tender and the liquid has reduced a bit. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve hot directly from the skillet, paired with crusty bread or rice.

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep! Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.