A delicious and satisfying beef and cabbage skillet dish with Mexican and soul food flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a healthy meal that can be enjoyed by keto and paleo diet followers.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of smoked sweet paprika. Mix well, and let sit for an hour to marinate.
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In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, jalapenos, bell pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the diced fire roasted tomatoes to the skillet and continue cooking until most of the juice has been absorbed, about 3-5 minutes.
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Add the marinated ground beef to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
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Add the chopped cabbage, water, and half of the chopped cilantro to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
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Season the dish with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of smoked sweet paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
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Serve the fiesta beef cabbage skillet topped with the remaining chopped cilantro.