Cabbage and Ground Beef

That’s a hearty comfort food classic! 🥬🥩
Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet (or Cabbage Beef Stew) is a simple, budget-friendly one-pot meal. It’s very similar to Hungarian-style cabbage dishes, but this version is a cozy weeknight dinner you can throw together quickly.


🥬 Cabbage and Ground Beef Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or pork/turkey)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (optional)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet Hungarian paprika if you want it more authentic 🇭🇺)
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional, Hungarian touch)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

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