Hamburger Cabbage Recipe
A hearty, budget-friendly meal combining savory ground beef and tender cabbage, cooked to perfection with bold seasonings.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20)
- 1 medium head Cabbage chopped
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes Optional, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the onion and garlic to one side, then add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (about 7-8 minutes).
- Add the chopped cabbage and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Cover the skillet and let the cabbage steam for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- If using, sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly. For extra richness, add shredded cheese or a drizzle of heavy cream before serving.