Savory Beef and Cabbage Skillet

This low-carb skillet meal is packed with lean protein and fiber-rich cabbage, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying, nutrient-dense dinner.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (7 servings), not per serving.

• 1 green cabbage head, cut into bite-sized pieces · 278 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium onion, chopped · 48 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) · 1307 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 sprays of non-stick cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder · 11 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste (optional)
• Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Method

1. Chop the cabbage and onion. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, then drain the excess fat and set the beef aside.

   

2. Lightly spray the same skillet with cooking spray, add the chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until soft.

   

3. Add the cabbage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and tenderize.

   

4. Stir the cooked beef back into the cabbage and onion mixture, then season with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Heat through and serve.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.