Savory Irish Ground Beef Cabbage (Printable)
Comforting skillet with seasoned beef, tender cabbage, and classic Irish flavors ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend or leaner
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 6 cups)
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry & Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
11 - ½ tsp paprika
12 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Liquids
13 - ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth or water
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until onions are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in chopped cabbage. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, caraway seeds (if using), paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
04 - Pour in beef broth. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7–8 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
05 - Uncover skillet and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate and flavors to meld together.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
- The caraway seeds give it that authentic Irish pub flavor without needing any complicated techniques
02 -
- Don't be tempted to skip the caraway seeds, they're what makes this taste genuinely Irish
- Overcooking the cabbage turns this into mush, keep an eye on it during that final steam
03 -
- Cut your cabbage into uniform wedges so everything cooks at the same rate
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, the process moves quickly once you begin