Description
Discover a delicious and nutritious recipe for High Protein Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Learn how to make this hearty dish packed with flavor and protein!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (450 grams)
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (about 1.5 pounds (680 g) or 680 grams)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika (5 grams)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (240 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste (15 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked quinoa or brown rice (180 grams)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet.
- Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.
- Stir in ground cumin and paprika.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add chopped cabbage to the skillet.
- Pour in beef broth and soy sauce.
- Stir in tomato paste until well combined.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
- Add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the mixture.
- Stir until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Consider using brown rice instead of quinoa for a healthier option with added fiber and nutrients.
- Adjust salt and black pepper levels to suit your taste preferences as seasoning greatly impacts flavor.
- Enhance richness by using homemade or low-sodium beef broth for a more intense flavor, or try different herbs and spices like thyme or smoked paprika for a unique twist.