Description
A hearty and flavorful Ground Beef and Cabbage skillet dish that combines lean ground beef with tender cabbage, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, served alone or over rice or pasta.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 8 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- Cooked rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a crust on one side. Break the beef up with a spoon and continue cooking until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the beef, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Veggies: Pour in the beef broth, scraping the pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Stir in chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the Dish: Stir the mixture, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 18 to 25 minutes until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm over cooked rice or pasta if desired.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste before serving.
- This dish can easily be made gluten-free by ensuring Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or omitting it.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes during the sauté step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: ground beef cabbage recipe, one pot dinner, easy beef cabbage skillet, healthy beef cabbage, simple weeknight meal
