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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet Recipe Tex-Mex Style

March 22, 2017 by Sandra Shaffer 85 Comments

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Ground beef and cabbage skillet recipe, Tex Mex Style with Mexican Cheese Blend! This low carb flavorful meal is ready in under thirty minutes!

Tex Mex cabbage beef skiillet in a cast iron pan

Ground Beef and Cabbage

Do you have an cast iron skillet?  It’s the most versatile pan in the house.  There are some healthy benefits too (ten reasons to try cast iron cookware).  Use it to cook up your ingredients on the stovetop, and the same skillet can go straight in the oven!

There is a bonus too!  You will get a good arm workout lugging that skillet around!

No joke.  Cast iron skillets are HEAVY, so factor less time at the gym.

This skillet also retains the heat nicely, so your food will stay warmer longer.  That’s important for cooks.  How many times have you finally sat down to eat with the family and your food is already cool?

Ingredients Needed For This Beef and Cabbage Skillet Meal

This is a simple flavorful meal that is easily customized to turn into your own masterpiece. Start with these ingredients:

  • ground beef
  • cabbage
  • butter
  • taco seasoning
  • shredded cheese
  • minced onion
  • salt and pepper
Tex Mex cabbage beef skillet in a cream bowl with blue napkin

Ground Beef and Cabbage Stovetop to Oven Recipe

and straight to the table to be plated up…nice and warm!

I seasoned the beef with my homemade taco seasoning mix, and instead of dicing up some onion I used a teaspoon of dried onion, and lots of cheese topped the whole dish!!

Simple, simple, and so flavorful!  Most evenings dinner turns into leftovers for lunch, buuuh

There is a BUT coming…

cabbage beef skillet recipe in a cast iron pan with two filled bowls

Once we filled our bowls I put the skillet back in the oven and forgot to turn off the oven.  Sigh. Between the skillet retaining heat like a mini oven and the extra cooking time, I was left with a charred cabbage beef skillet meal!

Good thing this recipes calls for half a head of cabbage.  The other portion will be cooked up right away!

Optional Ingredients

As mentioned earlier, this recipe is easily adaptable to what you have in your pantry as well as your personal taste. Consider adding the following:

  • diced green chili
  • beans (if you aren’t limiting your carbs)
  • spicy tomatoes like Rotel
  • sliced olives
  • guacamole
  • avocado cream sauce

Try these other skillet recipes!

  • Beef and Pepper Skillet Simple ground beef recipe with instant brown rice for a quick 30 minute meal.
  • Salisbury Steak Supreme Ground beef steaks with a brown gravy sauce.
  • Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce – This meal is made with caramelized onions, baby bella mushrooms and finished with a dash of heavy cream.
Tex Mex cabbage beef skillet is a quick low carb 30 minute meal! #Skillet #LowCarb #Keto #Beef | www.thefoodieaffair.com

Give this low carb Mexican Beef Cabbage Soup a try too!

Low carb Mexican beef cabbage soup topped with avocado and crema for a delicious complete meal! #30minute #dinner #lowcarb #ketodiet #Mexican | www.thefoodieaffair.com

 

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Yield: 4 servings

Tex Mex Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet Recipe Topped with Spicy Mexican Cheese Blend

hamburger cabbage recipe in an iron skillet

Ground beef and cabbage with a Tex-Mex flair! This stovetop to oven recipe is simple to make and completely customize-able. Want more heat, add some jalapenos or diced chilies.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, sliced in shreds
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of butter and saute cabbage on medium high heat until the cabbage softens. Remove from heat and place cabbage in a separate dish.
  • In the same skillet add the remaining tablespoon of butter and cook ground beef breaking up meat as it cooks. Add taco seasoning, onion and stir until meat is cooked. If the meat is dry add up to 1/4 cup of water. Return cabbage to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fold in 1/2 cup of cheese. Top skillet with remaining cheese and place in the oven. Cook until cheese melts (10 minutes).
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    4

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 388

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Main

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    Comments

    1. [email protected]

      March 24, 2017 at 7:34 am

      I use my cast iron skillet for so many things and need to use it to make this recipe. This is making me hungry.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        March 25, 2017 at 9:38 am

        You can whip this up in no time, Janette! Give this a try 🙂

        Reply
    2. Debra C.

      March 24, 2017 at 7:56 am

      That skillet looks just delicious and your bonus? Hahaha! Love that too!! Seriously though I’m sure cooking it in the cast iron skillet makes the perfect vessel to bring this all together – what a yummy recipe!!

      Reply
    3. Kavey at Kavey Eats

      March 24, 2017 at 2:13 pm

      I think cabbage is becoming seriously underrated as a vegetable so I’m loving your recipe making such fantastic use of it with beef in this skillet dish. Looks so good!

      Reply
    4. debi at Life Currents

      March 24, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      This looks super yummy! A great fusion of Irish and Mexican. I also like to use dried onions instead of taking the time to chop fresh ones sometimes. I mean, some days I just don’t have that kind of work in me! Thanks again for the yummy recipe!

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      March 24, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      Looks like I have a new recipe to try! Love how easy it is!

      Reply
    6. Julie

      March 25, 2017 at 11:32 am

      I love good cabbage recipes! When I buy one it’s a lot to use for John and I and I’d love to repurpose some of it as more than just a side dish.

      Reply
    7. Deanna

      March 25, 2017 at 11:46 am

      This looks soooo good!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    8. Justine

      March 25, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Yummy and hearty, love it!

      Reply
    9. Michaela Kenkel

      March 25, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      This is terrific sounding!! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    10. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      March 26, 2017 at 7:35 am

      I always end up with a half head of cabbage sitting in the fridge, thanks for a nice way to use it. I love Tex Mex meals.

      Reply
      • Reg Deneau

        August 26, 2018 at 3:51 pm

        Do not forget to serve with some taco sauce or sour cream!

        Reply
    11. Christie

      March 26, 2017 at 9:44 am

      This looks SO good! I’m a total fan of cabbage and try to eat it every week. It’s so healthy and good for you! And no kidding about the skillets! I have several. Try moving a stack to get to the one on the bottom!

      Reply
    12. Jenny | Honey and Birch

      March 26, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      I love my cast iron skillet!! And I’ve also forgotten to turn off my oven on an occasion or two…

      Reply
    13. Jennifer A Stewart

      March 27, 2017 at 9:14 am

      I love beef and noodle skillets and ate them all the time growing up. They were a staple that I could make myself. Now that I need to cut out some carbs I love the idea of using cabbage as a replacement.

      Reply
    14. Wendy Strickland

      May 7, 2017 at 6:54 am

      I made this but added a can of petite diced tomatoes right after blending in the taco seasoning – it was delicious !

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 7, 2017 at 6:59 am

        Oh, tomatoes are a great addition. I’m so glad you enjoyed this dish!

        Reply
    15. Barb

      May 9, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      I made this tonight. It was delicious! I used a full package of taco seasoning and a can of Rotel. My only complaint, no leftovers for tomorrow ?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 9, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        Yummy! Bummer about the lack of leftovers 😉

        Reply
      • Vicky

        July 14, 2017 at 12:48 pm

        Oh good, I was wondering if a can Rotel would up this a bit. Thanks for sharing. Did you drain the Rotel, or just dump it all in?

        Reply
        • Sandra Shaffer

          July 14, 2017 at 12:57 pm

          I would use it all! The extra juice will evaporate a bit.

          Reply
    16. Dawn Wulf

      May 14, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you for the recipe! Would you by chance have the nutritional breakdown/serving size? Very yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 14, 2017 at 8:18 pm

        Hi Dawn! I didn’t, but you can get s better idea with your exact ingredients through My Fitness Pal or Happy Forks – https://happyforks.com/analyzer Hope this is helpful!

        Reply
    17. Angie

      May 30, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Great keto recipe for me! Mexican Crack Slaw! Luv it!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        May 31, 2017 at 8:09 am

        And it’s so simple to make! So glad you enjoyed this dish, Angie!

        Reply
    18. Angie

      May 30, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Great keto recipe for me! Mexican Crack Slaw! Luv it! Thank you!

      Reply
    19. alex

      June 1, 2017 at 2:03 am

      This is the 2nd time I’m making this…the first time with chicken and now with mince (ground beef)! it’s so delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 3, 2017 at 12:11 pm

        Ohh, I’m going to try the chicken version! So glad this is going into your recipe rotation 🙂

        Reply
    20. Jan

      June 3, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      Better way to soften the cabbage is to put 1/4-1/2 up water in the pan. Then the cabbage. Cover tightly and steam on medium 5-10 minutes. Stir. Cover tightly again and steam another 5-10 minutes. Yummy recipe. Used raw onions and whole packet of Taco Seasoning Mix.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 5, 2017 at 11:31 pm

        Thanks for the tip, Jan! I’ll have to give it a try 🙂

        Reply
    21. Melunda

      June 4, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      I’m making this tonight. I have the cabbage & meat prepped. Just waiting for the family to be ready to eat, then I will stir it all together & pop it in the oven. It smells awesome! I added chili peppers & fresh jalapenos to mine!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 4, 2017 at 4:59 pm

        Sounds wonderful! Love the extra spicy touch! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    22. Lisa

      June 13, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Sounds yummy!!
      Can I use the bagged cabbage(Cole slaw mix) instead of chopping a head of cabbage?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 13, 2017 at 7:01 pm

        No problem! It’ll cook super fast because the shreds are usually very thin. Just watch closely so it doesn’t get mushy! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    23. Becky

      June 20, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      Just made this again for the second time. Since the garden is in full swing added freash zucchini. It was again delightful. BIG THANKS

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 20, 2017 at 7:45 pm

        Yum! Zucchini is a great addition! So glad you are enjoying this recipe!

        Reply
    24. Vicky

      July 14, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      I made this tonight, adding a can of Rotel tomatoes, and then served it with a dollop of sour cream, OMG seriously yummy! Thank you for posting this recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 14, 2017 at 8:01 pm

        Yummy! Wonderful. Glad it was a hit.

        Reply
    25. Elizabeth

      July 19, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Got this recipe from Vicky. Trying it tonight. We serve meals to a group member v children and wanted to check it out first. Put in a can of Rotel tomatoes and will give it a dollop of sour cream.

      Reply
    26. Emily

      August 6, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      I made this and added diced red pepper, tomato and avocado and it was sooo good!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        August 6, 2017 at 3:22 pm

        I sometimes add advocating too! So good!

        Reply
    27. Bobbie Oldham

      August 20, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Made this tonight. I hate hamburger and only tolerate cabbage but this was pretty good. Hubby loved it. Leftovers tomorrow he is putting on taco shells. I’m eating it plain but adding sour cream.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        August 21, 2017 at 7:43 am

        Love the taco leftover idea! Glad this was a hit. Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    28. Nathan T.

      September 1, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      I used half beef and half ground Italian sausage topped with salsa and sour cream. I also added some chopped garlic to the meat. I just started a Keto diet and this was delish can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 1, 2017 at 7:03 pm

        Awesome, Nathan! Eating keto style is easy when the food is delicious!

        Reply
    29. Tammy

      September 21, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Does this recipe freeze well?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 21, 2017 at 10:47 pm

        Hi Tammy, I haven’t tried to freeze this, but I think it will be fine!

        Reply
    30. Chelsea

      December 20, 2017 at 11:06 am

      I’ve made this several times and we don’t get tired of it!! What are your thoughts on doubling it? Cook it up in a big pot and put in a casserole dish? I know it’s more dishes for me, but I always wish we had more leftovers!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        December 23, 2017 at 12:05 pm

        I think doubling this recipe is fine if your skillet is large enough! Just it it up in a couple of days so the cabbage isn’t mushy!

        Reply
    31. Heather

      February 20, 2018 at 10:21 am

      So I made this today for lunch and it was amazing I cooked the meat first and just used the oil from that to cook the cabbage second because I didn’t read the directions correctly and it was amazing. Eating it my I brainstormed everything else I could do with this as base, I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        February 20, 2018 at 11:41 am

        I’m so glad to hear this recipe is a hit! Isn’t it easy to make? Yes, play with your food 😉

        Reply
    32. Hal Mapes

      March 1, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      1st time I followed the recipe, it was OK. 2nd time I added 1 tsp Cumin and 1/4 lb Pork Chorizo. It was much better! I’ll make it again!

      Reply
    33. Lynda King

      June 4, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      What is considered a serving size?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 4, 2018 at 9:37 pm

        Hi Lynda, I didn’t measure out each serving, but I would guess about 1 1/2 cups.

        Reply
    34. Debbie

      July 5, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      I made this for dinner tonight and it was a huge success!! My family loves their food spicy so I added 2 fresh seeded jalapenos and hot sauce. It was amazing!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 5, 2018 at 9:36 pm

        Thanks, Debbie! So glad to hear your family enjoyed this recipe. Turn up the heat!

        Reply
    35. Olivia

      July 17, 2018 at 6:31 am

      I think this is dinner tonight! I’m going to mix it up though and add black beans in with the meat and black olives and tomatoes on top when done. ?

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 17, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Sounds wonderful, especially those black olives! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    36. Tina

      July 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      Such a quick and easy dish to cook! It was delicious and Will become a staple meal in my household. Dinner in less than 30 minutes, yes please!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 31, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        So glad to hear this was a a hit! It’s a fun recipe to play with by adding different ingredients too!

        Reply
    37. Jennifer McKeon

      August 27, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      My family loved this recipe! I added rotel tomatoes to my dish, and look forward to adding other favorites ingredients each time I make it. Thank you for sharing this with us!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        August 31, 2018 at 8:44 am

        That’s a great addition. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed this recipe.

        Reply
    38. Jina

      November 20, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      I made this tonight and it was delicious. My husband ate three servings. Thank you for a dish that is Keto friendly and good for those spouses that are not on the path with me. I definitely will be making this again.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        November 21, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Thanks for sharing your success with this recipe, Jina! Yay for easy and tasty recipes the whole family will love!

        Reply
    39. Myles

      January 28, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      WOW..made this tonight. Real easy and fast to put together. Great taste !! Will be making this again and again.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 28, 2019 at 6:55 pm

        Sometimes simple recipes are all you need to hit all those tastebuds. So glad you enjoyed this cabbage beef recipe.

        Reply
    40. Lee Ann B.

      January 28, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      I love this and pretty much make it at least once a month. I absolutely make the taco seasoning recipe that’s included in the recipe. To me it makes a big, positive difference in the taste. Easy and so delicious.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 28, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        So glad this skillet meal made your menu plan! Thank you for commenting. 🙂

        Reply
    41. Ticia

      May 15, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      Did anyone else get a layer of grease at the bottom of the pan- made this twice.

      Reply
    42. Amanda Cooper

      June 24, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Made this last week for my picky husband who is eating low carb. We both loved it! I used pre packaged already shredded cabbage to make the prep easy and I used diced onions instead and we topped it with sour cream. It was very filling and I didn’t even miss carbs with the meal. Will be making this again for sure!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 26, 2019 at 10:38 am

        So good to hear! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    43. Laura Coomey

      July 11, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      Omg! So delicious….everyone loved it

      Reply
    44. melanie

      August 3, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I loved it. I always used bagged finely shredded cabbage (I’m lazy). I added carrots because I needed to use the ones that I had. I topped it with sour cream , salsa and olives, because, why not go all the way . Also its 112 outside, so I just put the lid on for awhile until the cheese melted, no need to use a oven.
      Thanks so much!

      Reply
    45. Melody

      August 20, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      I made this last night using a cabbage my hubby grew in his garden. We loved it. So easy and quick. Tonight I used the leftover cabbage the same way it’s used in this recipe – sautéed it with the butter and salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes – delicious.

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      • Sandra Shaffer

        August 20, 2019 at 6:12 pm

        Oh boy, I bet it tasted amazing with your homegrown cabbage! Thank you for letting me know you enjoy this recipe!

        Reply
    46. Billie DeLappe

      September 14, 2019 at 7:27 am

      My Husband is diabetic and this will be a great recipe for us to to watch carbs on. Looks so good!!! Thank you for the idea.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        September 14, 2019 at 12:08 pm

        This is an easy recipe and I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback on this skillet recipe. Hope you and your husband loves it!

        Reply
    47. Gina ferrara

      July 8, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      This is excellent. I was nervous with cabbage n all. But it rocks,!,

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      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 8, 2020 at 3:42 pm

        This is great, Gina! Thanks for letting me know you tried this recipe 🙂

        Reply
    48. Lauren

      September 9, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      This recipe has quickly come a favorite in our dinner rotation. I see the calories listed but is there additional nutrition information I can use to track for Keto?

      Reply
    49. Linda

      November 5, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! One of m6 favorite meals…so easy, but sooooo good!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        November 5, 2020 at 7:17 pm

        I’m so glad you like this ground beef and cabbage recipe, Linda. Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply

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