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Cabbage and ground beef dish served in a bowl, garnished with herbs

Cabbage and Ground Beef Dish

A comforting and versatile dish that combines cabbage and ground beef, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large cabbage Washed and cored
  • 1 lb ground beef Opt for 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 cup rice For stuffed cabbage rolls
  • 1 can diced tomatoes For soup preparation
  • 1 cup broth For soup preparation
Flavoring and Seasonings
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning For tacos or wraps

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and core the cabbage, then chop it into shreds.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Toss in the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until translucent.
Cooking Methods
  1. For stir-fry, add cabbage and your favorite stir-fry sauce; cook until cabbage is tender.
  2. For cabbage rolls, mix cooked ground beef with rice and seasonings, wrap in cabbage leaves, place in a baking dish, cover with tomato sauce, and bake until heated through.
  3. For soup, add diced tomatoes, chopped cabbage, and broth; simmer until vegetables are tender.
  4. For tacos, cook ground beef with taco seasoning, serve in cabbage leaves with toppings.

Notes

Watch your cooking times to ensure cabbage retains crunch. Consider meal prepping to simplify weeknight cooking.