Description
This Low-Carb Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and smoky spices, it’s nutritious, budget-friendly, and ready in just 30 minutes while keeping carbs low.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ head green cabbage (about 4–5 cups), chopped or shredded
1 tbsp olive oil or butter (if needed)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
¼ cup beef broth or water
Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
Optional garnish: fresh parsley, shredded cheese, or sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste (if using). Stir to combine.
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet in batches if necessary, letting it wilt as it cooks.
- Pour in beef broth or water to keep the mixture moist. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.
- Uncover and let any excess liquid evaporate if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Top with fresh parsley, shredded cheese, or sour cream before serving hot.
Notes
Add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy version.
Stir in shredded cheddar or mozzarella for a cheesy twist.
Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Swap oregano for soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil for an Asian-style variation.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
