Cabbage and Ground Beef
Cabbage and Ground Beef is a hearty, one-pan meal that's both nutritious and delicious. This dish combines savory ground beef with tender cabbage and aromatic spices, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's a versatile recipe that can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 1 small cabbage chopped
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
- - 1 cup onions chopped
- - 2 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 tablespoon bouillon powder
- - ½ teaspoon cumin
- - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- - Salt to taste
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef
- - Place the ground beef in a large pan or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- - Break up the ground beef with a wooden spoon and cook until the meat is browned.
Sauté Onions and Garlic
- - Move the ground meat to one side of the pan and add the chopped onions and garlic to the empty side.
- - Cook the onions and garlic until they are fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Tomatoes and Spices
- - Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juice.
- - Add the bouillon powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- - Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer the Mixture
- - Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- - Taste the mixture and adjust the salt and other seasonings as needed.
Add Cabbage
- - Add the chopped cabbage to the pan and stir it into the beef and tomato mixture.
- - Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve
- - Serve hot, and enjoy the comforting and robust flavors of this dish.