Cheesy Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
One-pan skillet combining seasoned ground beef with sauteed onions, peppers, and garlic, simmered with cabbage, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and beef broth, then finished with melted cheddar cheese. Quick weeknight comfort food ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Add ground beef, onions, and green peppers to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
- 2
Mix in minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds, then drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, seasoning mix, and salt to taste.
- 4
Pour in beef broth and stir to combine.
- 5
Add chopped cabbage, cover with lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes.
- 6
Remove lid, stir in shredded cheddar cheese, and serve.
Tips
Drain excess fat after browning meat to reduce greasiness in final dish.
Covering the skillet traps steam and cooks cabbage evenly in 20 minutes.
Stir cheese in off heat or at low heat to prevent it from becoming stringy.
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Reheats well on stovetop over medium heat.
Brown beef and chop vegetables up to 1 day prior. Complete dish best served fresh.
Serve hot from skillet. Pairs with rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip draining excess fat after browning meat to avoid greasy final dish.
Do not omit the 20-minute covered cook time to avoid undercooked cabbage.
Do not stir cheese over high heat to avoid clumping or stringiness.