Cheesy Beef + Cabbage Skillet (One Pan)
I’m always looking for quick, high-protein dinners that include a big, hearty, serving of vegetables, and this one-pan cheesy beef & cabbage skillet fits the bill perfectly. It’s so comforting and delicious, you might not expect it to be as healthy as it is! Its a wonderful gluten free, low carb dinner.
It’s recipe is a one-pan affair. Its also pantry-friendly since its made primarily from ground beef, cabbage, and spices. I like to use ground beef, but any ground meat you like can be substituted like turkey, chicken, or lamb. And if you don’t have green cabbage, swap in a red one, but know that it will add a purple hue to the dish.
You can serve this one-pan dinner on its own, which is what I do. Or to make it part of a meal, pair it with some crusty bread to mop up the juices, or a light and simple salad, such as my Maroulosalata or Easy Fattoush.
If you like this one-pan Cheesy Beef & Cabbage Skillet, you’ll love my One Pan Chicken and Cabbage or Tortilla Cheeseburger Pie.
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Cheesy Beef Cabbage Skillet (One-Pan)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp each garlic powder, onion powder + paprika
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 14½ oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- 1 small green cabbage, cubed
- 1¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- crushed chili pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Set a wide skillet or braiser over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the olive oil, followed by the beef, salt, and spices. Cook, breaking the meat up into crumbles, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and soy sauce, and cook for a minute more.
- Pour in the tomatoes and water, scraping up and browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Then stir in the cabbage. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring every now and then, until the cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the pan, then cover it to let the cheese melt. If you'd like browning on the cheese, place the pan (ensuring it's oven safe, first!) under your broiler for 1 to 3 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve hot or warm, garnished with parsley and chili flakes.
Notes
- This recipe works with ground chicken, lamb, or turkey, too! You can drain off some of the fat from browning before adding the onion if you like.
Nutrition
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