🥬 Ground Beef and Cabbage – Easy One-Pan Comfort Food

Looking for a quick, healthy, and budget-friendly dinner? This Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a classic American-style skillet meal that’s loaded with savory flavor, tender cabbage, and juicy seasoned beef — all made in one pan for easy cleanup.

Perfect for busy weeknights, low-carb dinners, or meal prep!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pan, 30-minute meal

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Low-carb & keto-friendly

• Great for meal prep

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ head green cabbage, chopped

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. Add onion and garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Stir in paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add chopped cabbage and tomato paste. Toss to combine.

  5. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.

  6. Finish with Worcestershire sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.

  7. Serve hot on its own or over rice or mashed potatoes.

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  🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers up to 4 days.

  • Reheat: Microwave or warm on stovetop.