Spicy Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This spicy ground beef and cabbage skillet is a budget-friendly, one-pan dinner ready in 20 minutes for under $20. Loaded with veggies, seasoned beef, and finished with chili crunch oil for bold flavor and heat. Perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 5 servings
Cost: Under $20
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbs ground beef 80/20 or 93/7 lean
- 1 head green cabbage shredded thin
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2-3 carrots diced small
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons truffle chili crunch oil plus more for finishing
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- All-purpose seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables. Dice the bell pepper, onion, and carrots into small, even pieces. Shred the cabbage as thin as possible using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Brown the ground beef. Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and press it flat for maximum surface contact. Let it sear without moving until a crust develops, then break it up and cook through. Season with all-purpose seasoning.
- Saute the vegetables. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and carrots to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and tomato paste. Stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine. Add a splash of broth to deglaze the pan.
- Add the cabbage and chili crunch. Toss in all the shredded cabbage and 2 tablespoons of chili crunch oil. Mix to combine, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Steam for 5-7 minutes until cabbage is tender but still has a slight bite.
- Taste, adjust, and serve. Season to taste and add more chili crunch for extra heat. Serve over rice, sweet potato, or a loaded baked potato.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth for best texture.
Substitutions: Use ground turkey, chicken, or pork instead of beef. Any chili garlic oil or sambal oelek works in place of the truffle chili crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g
