Ground Beef and Cabbage

This ground beef and cabbage recipe combines seasoned ground beef with veggies in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. The cabbage turns out perfectly tender and soaks up every bit of flavor from the sauce. It's a rich, healthy, and delicious dish the whole family will love!

The Best Ground Beef and Cabbage

If you love ground beef and are looking for easy ways to sneak in your veggies, then you've got to try this ground beef and cabbage recipe! It's basically like a cabbage stir fry but with a different flavor that's irresistible.

This ground beef and cabbage recipe is made with ground beef and chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and onion. It's all cooked in a rich, savory sauce of tomato and beef broth. The veggies turn out so tender and taste incredible with the beef and sauce. The combination of the three is just to die for!

This is the perfect main course when you're looking to try something new or need a simple, busy weeknight dinner. As good as it is all by itself, it's even better served with these Texas Roadhouse rolls or this Cheesecake Factory brown bread for a complete meal.

Why This Recipe Works

One pan meal. Just like this ham, green beans, and potatoes, everything for this recipe cooks in the same pan. So the entire process is so simple, and clean-up is easy too. 

Easy to make. The majority of this recipe is hands-off cooking. All you have to do is cook the ground beef and then add everything to the skillet and let it cook.

Customizable. You can easily add in or take away anything that you want from this recipe. It's super versatile, and you can change up the flavor every time you make it.

It's healthy. This cabbage stir fry recipe is loaded with veggies, and it's high in protein, making it the perfect healthy weeknight meal!

Ingredients

This ground beef and cabbage skillet is made with really simple ingredients, and you might even have some of them on hand already!

Check out everything you'll need:

• 1lb. (500g) ground beef
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. paprika powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup beef broth
• Fresh parsley, chopped

If you're looking for more delicious cabbage recipes, definitely check out this Brenda Gantt cabbage casserole and this cabbage soup. You can use some of the ingredients from this recipe to make them!

How To Make Ground Beef and Cabbage

1. Cook the beef: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned on all sides.

2. Add the spices: As soon as the beef browns, add the paprika powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix the beef with the spices to combine.

3. Cook the carrots and onion: Add the thinly sliced carrot, chopped onion, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the carrots begin to soften. 

4. Cook the cabbage: Add the shredded cabbage and beef broth to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let everything cook for 30 minutes or until the cabbage is nice and tender.

5. Serve: Once the cabbage has finished cooking, give everything a good stir to combine all of the ingredients. Serve the cabbage stir fry with more paprika and fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Substitute ground beef for other types of ground meat, like ground turkey, ground chicken, or lean ground beef for a different flavor.
• Add minced garlic to the ground beef as it's cooking to add more flavor.
• Add veggies like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or green bell pepper to the cooked beef for an even healthier dish.
• Experiment with adding ingredients to the sauce, like soy sauce, garlic powder, or chili powder.
• Top the cabbage stir fry with cheddar cheese or sour cream right before serving for an extra layer of flavor.

How To Store Ground Beef and Cabbage

In the fridge: Store leftover ground beef and cabbage stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

In the freezer: Allow the leftover beef and cabbage to cool completely, then transfer the leftovers to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Transfer leftover beef and cabbage to a skillet over medium heat and cook until the beef is fully reheated. Let the frozen beef and cabbage thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

FAQS About This Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe

What dishes can be made from ground beef and cabbage?

There are a ton of other easy beef recipes you can make with cabbage. Some other dishes are stuffed cabbage rolls, beef and cabbage casserole, ground beef cabbage soup, ground beef bulgogi bowls, crack slaw, and cabbage roll casserole.

What can I serve with ground beef and cabbage?

Ground beef and cabbage pair really well with turmeric rice or Mediterranean rice. If you're looking for bread to soak up the delicious sauce, try these Olive Garden breadsticks or this garlic bread.

Can I substitute beef?

Yes, you can substitute ground beef for any type of ground meat, like ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or plant-based ground meat.

More Ground Beef Recipes

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• Ground beef vegetable soup
• Baked beans with ground beef
• Beef lasagna
• Beefaroni