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Creamy Comfort Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet – Easy One-Pan Dinner

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Creamy comfort ground beef and cabbage skillet is a hearty one-pan meal made with browned ground beef, tender cabbage, and a smooth creamy sauce cooked together for an easy comfort food dinner.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet / One Pan
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mild cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil or butter.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, letting it sear before breaking it apart.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  6. Add chopped cabbage, stir to combine, and cover the skillet.
  7. Cook until cabbage begins to soften, stirring occasionally.
  8. Pour in the cream or milk and reduce heat to medium-low.
  9. Simmer gently until cabbage is tender and sauce thickens.
  10. Stir in optional cheese if using, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Use moderate heat to avoid burning the cream.
  • Add a splash of broth or milk if the sauce thickens too much.
  • Mild cheeses work best for a smooth sauce.
  • Flavors deepen after resting for a few minutes.

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