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ground beef taco skillet.

Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet (Keto-Friendly)

Julia
The Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet is a tasty, keto-friendly dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners. This cabbage recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 3 servings
Calories 554 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, or your preferred cooking oil
  • ½ cup of salsa, here's my favorite kind
  • 4-5 cups of cabbage, shredded
  • 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded, or other cheese
  • salt and black pepper , to taste
  • ½ cup canned black beans
  • Optional garnishes: sour cream and green onions

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • tomatoes
  • jalapeno
  • guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Cook the Ground Beef. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, then drain the excess fat.
    1 pound of ground beef, 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add Seasonings. Mix in salsa and taco seasoning.
    3 tablespoon taco seasoning, ½ cup of salsa
  • Add Vegetables and Beans. Add cabbage, black beans, and water, stirring well to combine. Taste for salt and black pepper.
    4-5 cups of cabbage, 3 tablespoon water, ½ cup canned black beans, salt and black pepper
  • Simmer. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cover the skillet and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
  • Melt the Cheese. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let the cheese melt.
    ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese
  • Garnish and Serve. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, avocado, or your favorite toppings, if desired. Serve warm.

NOTES

 
  • To Prepare Ahead. You can chop the vegetables up to one day ahead and keep them in the fridge.
  • To Store. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • To Reheat. Gently warm leftovers on a stovetop or in an ovenproof skillet in the oven at 350°F until heated through. Alternatively, you can microwave individual portions. Add some broth or water if it seems dry.
  • To Freeze. Put any leftover filling in a sealed freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • This recipe makes about 2-3 servings. 

ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES

NUTRITION

Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 38gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 826mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 5mg
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