Cabbage Roll Skillet
This Cabbage Roll Skillet features seasoned ground beef, tender cabbage, bell peppers, and onions all cooked together in one pan and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week, this comforting one-skillet meal delivers all the flavor of traditional cabbage rolls in a fraction of the time.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend works best for flavor and texture
- 1 yellow onion chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bell pepper chopped, any color you prefer
- 1 small head cabbage cored and chopped into roughly 1-inch pieces
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices included
- 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's creole seasoning or your favorite creole blend
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild, your preference
- Optional toppings fresh parsley for garnish, sour cream for serving, hot sauce for extra heat
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle the Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Cabbage: Pour the chopped cabbage into the skillet and stir to combine with the beef mixture. The cabbage may seem like a lot, but it will cook down significantly.
- Pour the Tomatoes: Add the entire can of diced tomatoes with its juices to the skillet and stir everything together. The liquid will help steam the cabbage and create a flavorful sauce.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and let the skillet simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and most of the liquid has reduced.
- Add the Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt completely.