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Beef and Zucchini Skillet with Cabbage Rice 

A warm, cozy beef and zucchini skillet folded into tender cabbage rice—comforting, hearty, and full of simple, soothing flavors

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Course Type Dinner Cuisine American Color Brown Green Prep Time10 minutes Cook Time15 minutes Total Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 Zucchinis, sliced
  • 2 cup Green Cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 Clove of Garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
  2. Add minced fresh garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
  3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Season lightly with salt.
  4. Remove beef from skillet and set aside. 
  5. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. 
  6. Add finely chopped cabbage and sauté 5–7 minutes, until very soft and lightly sweet. 
  7. Add zucchini and cook an additional 3–5 minutes until tender. 
  8. Return beef to skillet and stir to combine. 
  9. Finish with fresh parsley, if using. Serve warm. 

 

Nutrition Facts

Total Servings 4
Single Serving Size 4-5oz Cooked Beef + 1 cup of Cooked Zucchini +1/2 cup of Cabbage "Rice"
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
Total Fat 28 g
Sodium 260 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Protein 28 g