Description
Tex Mex Cabbage Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Tex-Mex cuisine to your table in under 30 minutes. With crunchy cabbage, savory ground meat, and a medley of spices, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The enticing aroma of cumin and fresh cilantro will have everyone coming back for seconds. This recipe is not only quick but also customizable, allowing you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Get ready to impress with a dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned (5–7 minutes), breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in tomato sauce and salsa; mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in shredded cabbage and cover the skillet for 3–4 minutes until wilted but still crunchy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg