Ground Beef and Cabbage
A timeless, budget-friendly comfort dish, this ground beef and cabbage skillet delivers robust flavor and hearty satisfaction in just half an hour. The combination of tender cabbage, savory beef, and aromatic seasoning makes it an effortless yet filling meal that's bound to please.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup carrots grated or julienned
- 1 small head cabbage chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet set over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they become tender and aromatic.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and allow them to cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, softening further and blending with the aromatics.
- Incorporate the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns evenly throughout the pan.
- Once fully cooked, season the mixture with paprika, thyme, white pepper, salt, bouillon powder, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Introduce the chopped cabbage to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring intermittently, for about 5 minutes. Follow by mixing in the carrots.
- Pour in the beef broth and let the mixture simmer gently for another 5 minutes, or until the cabbage achieves the desired tenderness.
- Remove from the heat and finish the dish with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Omitting paprika will prevent the cabbage from taking on a reddish hue, which some may prefer.
Breaking up the beef as it cooks ensures a more uniform texture and even distribution. A potato masher works efficiently for this purpose.
Using a non-stick skillet can help avoid scorching and sticking. However, with attentive cooking and adequate oil, other skillets will suffice.
Cabbage will reduce significantly during cooking, so initial bulk is expected and manageable.
Nutritional figures are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands used.
Breaking up the beef as it cooks ensures a more uniform texture and even distribution. A potato masher works efficiently for this purpose.
Using a non-stick skillet can help avoid scorching and sticking. However, with attentive cooking and adequate oil, other skillets will suffice.
Cabbage will reduce significantly during cooking, so initial bulk is expected and manageable.
Nutritional figures are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands used.