Ground Beef & Cabbage Skillet

If you’ve got beef in the fridge and cabbage on the counter, dinner’s already halfway done. This one-pan ground beef and cabbage recipe is simple, budget-friendly, and built for busy days. No fancy ingredients — just real food that fills you up and keeps everyone satisfied.

Ground Beef & Cabbage Skillet

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Ingredients

• 1 small cabbage, chopped

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon bouillon powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)

• ½–1 cup water (if needed)

  
  

InstructionS

Step 1: Brown the Beef

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat:

• Cook ground beef until browned.

• Break it apart as it cooks.

• Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 2: Add Onion & Garlic

• Stir in chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

• Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes & Sauce

• Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice).

• Add tomato sauce and bouillon powder.

• Mix well to combine.

Step 4: Add Cabbage

• Add chopped cabbage and stir everything together.

• Cover and cook on medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.

If mixture gets too thick, add ½–1 cup water and continue simmering.

Step 5: Simmer & Serve

Remove lid and simmer 5 more minutes to thicken slightly.

Serve hot as-is or over:

• White or brown rice

• Mashed potatoes

• Egg noodles

• Or with crusty bread