Description
Looking for a quick, satisfying meal that uses basic ingredients and minimal prep? This Easy Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet Dinner is just the ticket. It’s a one-pan weeknight wonder combining tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and a punch of flavor with soy sauce and spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for anyone needing quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or budget-friendly meals. Serve it over rice, wrap it in a tortilla, or enjoy it straight from the skillet. It’s one of those go-to food ideas that checks every box: easy recipe, hearty dinner, and totally delicious.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the shredded carrots and cabbage. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens slightly.
4. Pour in the soy sauce, sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well coated.
5. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Be sure not to overcook the cabbage. You want it tender with a slight crunch.
You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by swapping the beef for plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: easy dinner, cabbage recipe, one-pan meal, quick dinner, healthy skillet