Ground Beef and Chopped Cabbage

A quick, hearty, one-pan meal that’s packed with flavour and ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 5 cups green cabbage, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, grated (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain any excess fat if needed.
5. Stir in the paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Add the chopped cabbage (and grated carrot, if using). Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Diced tomatoes
• Spinach
• Red pepper flakes
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Serving Suggestions

• Steamed rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Cauliflower rice
• Egg noodles
• Crusty bread

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 26 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Fibre: 3 g