Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 small head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Break up with a spatula and season with salt, pepper, herbs, and spices. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in tomato paste or diced tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
- Add sliced cabbage and stir to combine with beef mixture.
- Pour in broth or water to moisten the pan and deglaze, then drizzle Worcestershire or soy sauce over the top.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
- Uncover and cook a few more minutes if needed to concentrate the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Top with shredded cheese before serving for extra richness.
- Use ground turkey or pork as a variation.
- Mix in bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms for added veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
