This old-fashioned cabbage and ground beef skillet is the kind of practical, hearty meal grandmothers were famous for: simple pantry ingredients, one big skillet, and a comforting dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. Tender cabbage, savory ground beef, and tomatoes simmer together into a cozy, budget-friendly classic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir everything together well.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot, as is or over rice.
Simple, satisfying, and straight from grandma’s kitchen — this one-skillet wonder proves that the best meals are often the humblest ones.
