Ah yes 😋 cabbage and ground beef is a simple, hearty, and comforting combo—think skillet-style, easy weeknight dinner. Here’s a classic version that’s savory and flavorful.
Skillet Cabbage and Ground Beef
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ medium head of cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra umami
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Cook Onion & Garlic
- Add diced onion to skillet. Sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Cabbage & Seasoning
- Stir in shredded cabbage. Cook 5–7 minutes until cabbage starts to soften.
- Add tomato paste (or diced tomatoes), paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer
- Cover skillet and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Optional: stir in Worcestershire or soy sauce for deeper flavor.
- Serve
- Serve hot as-is, or with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Spicy version: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- One-pot meal: Add diced potatoes or carrots with the cabbage for a full dinner.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats beautifully and the flavors even improve overnight.
If you want, I can give a Hungarian-style version with paprika and tomato sauce that’s a bit more saucy, like a classic rakott káposzta feel 😏
Do you want me to do that?
