Description
This Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender green cabbage is sautéed with savory ground beef, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, finished with a splash of beef broth to keep it moist and delicious. Optional sour cream adds a creamy touch that complements the savory flavors perfectly. This comforting skillet meal is easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green cabbage, cored and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or more, to taste)
- Seasoning salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking it up as you go along, until it’s nicely browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Sauté onions: Add the butter and chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Cook the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pan and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned. This slow cooking develops flavor.
- Add spices: Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning to the cabbage mixture.
- Combine beef and broth: Pour in the beef broth and add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if needed to maintain moisture.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with seasoning salt and pepper as desired. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if preferred.
Notes
- For a leaner dish, use lean ground beef with less fat content.
- Adjust seasoning salt carefully since the dish contains cabbage that benefits from saltiness.
- Cooking the cabbage slowly enhances its sweetness and flavor.
- Sour cream adds richness but is optional based on preference.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat on the stovetop or microwave.
