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One Pot Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet – Make Dinner Fun!

A quick and easy One Pot Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet recipe that is low-carb, packed with protein, and full of savory flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or 80/20)
  • 1 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 6–8 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos (for low-carb)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add sliced onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add shredded cabbage and soy sauce. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, or regular rice if you prefer.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Townrecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: One Pot Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet, Low Carb Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe