Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet
The Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish that delights your taste buds while keeping your carb intake in check. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal combines ground beef, shredded cabbage, and zesty taco seasonings, all cooked together for a vibrant, nutritious dinner. With its ease of preparation and customizable toppings like guacamole and sour cream, it’s not just a meal but a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 4–5 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in salsa and taco seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Add shredded cabbage, black beans, and water; mix well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover until melted.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like sour cream or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg