Description
This Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dish perfect for taco lovers looking to reduce their carb intake. Combining savory ground beef with shredded cabbage, seasoned with classic taco spices and topped with melty mozzarella, it offers a satisfying meal in just 35 minutes. Customize it easily with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo for a delicious and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- ½ cup salsa
- 4-5 cups cabbage, shredded
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons water
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or other cheese of choice)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup canned black beans
Toppings (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Green onions, chopped
- Tomatoes, diced
- Jalapeños, sliced
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the Taco Seasoning and Salsa: Stir in 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and ½ cup of salsa into the cooked beef. Mix well to combine the flavors evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add 4-5 cups of shredded cabbage and 3 tablespoons of water to the skillet. Stir to incorporate the cabbage with the beef mixture. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Incorporate Black Beans: Stir in ½ cup canned black beans, mixing them thoroughly with the rest of the skillet ingredients. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat the beans through.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt completely, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the cabbage taco skillet hot, topped with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, and pico de gallo to enhance flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use any cheese of your choice; cheddar or pepper jack work great as alternatives to mozzarella.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños directly into the skillet while cooking.
- To keep it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with plant-based mince and ensure the taco seasoning is vegan.
- Adjust cabbage quantity depending on your preference for more crunch or softness.
- This recipe stores well for meal prep and can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
