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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

A quick and healthy ground beef cabbage recipe that tastes like an un-stuffed cabbage roll in a bowl!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Polish
Keyword cabbage ground beef recipe, cabbage roll in a bowl, ground beef and cabbage recipes, ground beef cabbage recipe, unstuffed cabbage rolls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 388kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ of a large head of cabbage, roughly shredded or chopped (about 8 cups total)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup (I use Campbell’s Heart Healthy)
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onions
  • Optional, for serving: hot cooked rice

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and the onion, and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off the excess grease; return the meat and onion to the skillet.
    Browning ground beef and onion in a cast iron skillet.
  • Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes, condensed tomato soup, beef broth, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
    Process shot showing how to make the best ground beef cabbage recipe.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. If it looks like there is too much liquid in the pot, remove the lid and allow the cabbage to simmer uncovered for the final 10-15 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.
    Square side shot of a wooden spoon in a cast iron skillet full of unstuffed cabbage roll.
  • Serve with cooked rice, if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
    Side shot of a bowl of ground beef and cabbage.

Notes

For convenient meal-prep, cook this recipe in advance and keep it stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5mg