Description

This Cabbage Roll Skillet is a quick and easy keto-friendly ground beef dinner that's low in carbs, high in fiber, and packed with flavorful spices. It combines ground beef, cabbage, and vegetables all cooked together in a single skillet, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The melted cheddar cheese topping adds a rich, comforting finish to this healthy and family-friendly meal. Serve it solo for keto and low carb eaters or pair it with rice for kids or those not following a keto diet.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 small head of cabbage, cored and chopped
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

Seasonings

2 tsp Tony Chachere's creole seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp black pepper

Dairy

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove any excess fat if more than a few tablespoons remain, keeping a little for flavor.
Sauté Onions and Bell Pepper: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook together for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add Cabbage, Tomatoes, and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes (with their juice), Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
Simmer Covered: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the cabbage to soften and the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional spices if needed.
Top with Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Enjoy the skillet meal on its own for a low-carb keto dinner, or serve it alongside rice for children or non-keto eaters.

Notes

If you don't have Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, substitute with salt and your favorite blend of Cajun or Creole spices.
For convenience, pre-diced onion and bell pepper from the grocery store’s produce section can save prep time.
This dish can be adapted by adding other low-carb vegetables or swapping cheddar for another cheese you prefer.
Use a lid when simmering to help the cabbage cook more evenly and retain moisture.