Description
This Savory Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines lean ground beef with fire-roasted diced tomatoes, aromatic spices, and tender cabbage. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting, one-pan meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (85-90% lean)
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- 1 15 oz can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional but recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 head Green Cabbage, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until well browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sauté the finely chopped onions and minced garlic with a pinch of salt until softened, around 3-5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices, blending all the flavors together for an extra boost.
- Season and Simmer: Sprinkle in the beef stock, tomato paste (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; give everything a good mix and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring occasionally. Cook until the cabbage is tender, which should take around 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to keep the dish flavorful but not overly greasy.
- Tomato paste adds depth but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Cooking time for cabbage may vary depending on how tender you prefer it.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
