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ground beef and cabbage skillet.

Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet (30 Minute Meal)

Looking for a tasty dinner that's quick to make? Try the Taco Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet! It's yummy, keto-friendly, and ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef, choose leaner
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil , or your preferred cooking oil
  • ½ cup salsa, pick your favorite kind
  • 4-5 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or your favorite cheese
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup canned black beans

Optional garnishes:

  • sour cream, green onions, avocado, tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ground beef by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it turns brown, then drain the excess fat. Mix in salsa and taco seasoning for flavor.
    1 pound ground beef, ½ cup salsa, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add cabbage, black beans, and water to the skillet, stirring well. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Let it simmer for 12 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
    4-5 cups cabbage, salt and black pepper, ½ cup canned black beans, 3 tablespoons water
  • Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, and cover to let it melt.
    ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Garnish with sour cream, green onions, avocado, or your favorite toppings, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

🔥To Reheat. Heat the leftovers gently on the stove or in the oven at 350°F until they're warm. You can also use the microwave for single servings. If it's dry, add a bit of broth or water.
🥬To Make Ahead. You can chop the veggies a day in advance and store them in the fridge.
🍱To Store. Put any leftovers in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge for up to three days.
🥶Freezing. Pop the extra filling into a sealed container that's freezer-safe. It can stay frozen for up to three months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 891mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 4mg
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