Description
This Savory Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage recipe is a hearty one-pan meal that combines lean ground beef with vibrant fire-roasted tomatoes, savory spices, and tender green cabbage. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a nutritious and comforting dinner inspired by traditional Irish flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound Ground Beef (85-90% lean)
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 head Green Cabbage, chopped
Pantry Items & Seasonings
- to taste Salt (season as needed)
- 1 15 oz can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional but recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil (for sautéing onions and garlic)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until it’s well browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish lean.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet. Add a drizzle of cooking oil if needed, then sauté the finely chopped onions and minced garlic with a pinch of salt until softened, about 3-5 minutes, allowing their flavors to develop.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes along with their juices. This will add a rich, smoky depth and blend beautifully with the beef and aromatics.
- Season and simmer: Sprinkle in the beef stock, tomato paste (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Cook cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp, about 15-20 minutes. This step ensures a perfectly balanced texture and hearty finish.
Notes
- Using 85-90% lean ground beef balances flavor and fat content nicely.
- Tomato paste is optional but adds a richer tomato flavor and thickness.
- You can substitute Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock with beef broth or stock cubes if preferred.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste, especially if using store-bought stock, which may contain salt.
- For added heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a classic Irish meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: Irish ground beef cabbage recipe, savory beef and cabbage, quick Irish dinner, one-pan Irish meal, easy stovetop dinner
