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Tex Mex Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet

Tex Mex Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet
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A quick and flavorful Tex Mex Ground Beef Cabbage Skillet combining bold Tex Mex spices with lean ground beef and fresh cabbage. Perfect for easy family dinners and low-carb meals, cooked all in one skillet for simplicity and great taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Fats & Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking fat of choice)
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño or green chile, diced (for spicy kick)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the cabbage. Dice jalapeño or green chile if using. Having ingredients ready before heating the skillet helps keep cooking smooth and fast.
  2. Brown the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Sauté aromatics and spices: Add chopped onion, garlic, and optional jalapeño to the skillet. Stir and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
  4. Add cabbage and tomato paste: Toss sliced cabbage into the skillet, mixing well to coat with beef mixture. Stir in tomato paste to bind flavors and add depth. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage softens but remains slightly crisp.
  5. Finish and serve: Give skillet a final stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off heat and serve hot, with optional toppings and sides as preferred.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices for best flavor—freshly ground or recently opened chili powder and cumin.
  • Don’t overcook cabbage to keep it slightly crisp for texture contrast.
  • Drain excess fat to avoid greasy dish and let spices shine.
  • Layer flavors by sautéing spices with onions and garlic before adding cabbage.
  • Let the skillet rest a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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Keywords: Tex Mex, ground beef, cabbage, one skillet, quick dinner, low carb, family meal, easy recipe, gluten free

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