🥩🥬 Keto Ground Beef & Chopped Cabbage Skillet
(One Pan • Low-Carb • Foolproof)
Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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4 cups green cabbage, chopped
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional—keep small for keto)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire (optional, keto-friendly)
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¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended 😏)
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
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Splash of heavy cream or sour cream
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add ground beef, season with salt & pepper, and cook until browned.
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Add onion (if using) and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in cabbage, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and soy/Worcestershire.
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Cover and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is soft but not mushy.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Optional: stir in cheese or cream and let melt.
Why This Recipe SLAPS 💥
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✔️ Ultra low-carb
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✔️ One pan
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✔️ Budget-friendly
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✔️ Meal-prep gold
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✔️ Comfort food without guilt
Serve It With
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Cauliflower rice
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Fried egg on top 🍳
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As-is straight from the skillet (no judgment)
Pro Keto Tip
Next day leftovers taste even better 😮💨
If you want:
🔥 Asian-style
🧄 Garlic butter version
🧀 Cheesy casserole bake
🇵🇰 Desi-spiced keto