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Ground beef and cabbage for an economical and classic comfort food meal.
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Ground Beef and Cabbage

Simple yet satisfying, economical ingredients come together quickly for a hearty dinner. It's a budget-friendly meal you can whip up anytime you want to save a few dollars on dinner.
Course dinner, Main
Cuisine Southern
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 467kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240g) diced tomatoes (or 1 cup tomato sauce)
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef
  • 1-2 teaspoons (3-6g) paprika (see notes)
  • 2-3 teaspoons (4-6g) fresh thyme (or ⅔-1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) or more bouillon powder
  • 2 teaspoons (10-12g) Creole seasoning (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small head cabbage, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup (110g) grated carrots (optional)
  • parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  • Toss in the diced tomatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Once the ground beef is browned, add the paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, bouillon powder, Creole seasoning (if using), and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Then add the grated carrots if using.
  • Add the beef broth and let the cabbage simmer for 5 more minutes or until it reaches the desired tenderness.
  • Take it off the heat, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Paprika can give your cabbage a reddish color. Leave it out if you prefer.
  • Break up the ground beef as it cooks (quick hack—use a potato masher to break it up). That way, the meat cooks more evenly, and you'll enjoy plenty of beef in every bite. 
  • It may look like you have too much cabbage for the dish at first, but you don't. Cabbage shrinks a ton as it cooks, so don't be afraid of large, uncooked quantities.
  • Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 11880IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 5mg