Description
This hearty Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe combines rich, browned ground beef with tender sautéed onions, garlic, and smoky spices, simmered alongside fire-roasted diced tomatoes and fresh cabbage. It's a comforting one-pan dish perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal, delivering warm flavors reminiscent of traditional Irish fare with a modern twist.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef (85-90%)
- 1 Yellow Onion (small, chopped)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (15 oz, undrained)
- 1 Tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (optional for a thicker sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 Head Green Cabbage (chopped)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a meat chopper or spatula until browned evenly. Push the beef to one side of the pan, draining off excess juices if there's a large amount to prevent sogginess.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add a little oil to the other side of the pan and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic with a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and begin caramelizing, which deepens the savory profile.
- Add Diced Tomatoes: Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices to the beef and onion mixture, combining all ingredients well.
- Season and Simmer: Mix in better than bouillon beef stock, tomato paste (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir thoroughly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage and an additional 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir occasionally as the cabbage cooks down, becoming tender over 15 to 20 minutes. The cabbage will absorb the robust flavors, creating a deliciously satisfying dish.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, the tomato paste is optional but recommended.
- You can adjust the smoked paprika and cumin to your taste for more or less smokiness and spice.
- If you want a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a filling meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
