Got 15 minutes? Then you can this super simple keto cabbage and ground beef skillet for dinner tonight with minimal ingredients.

Here’s a last-minute dinner idea for you that checks lots of boxes:

• It’s keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and low carb
• It takes about 15 minutes to make, start to finish
• It’s made with easy-to-find ingredients: Ground beef and cabbage are the stars of the show, and a few other simple ingredients round out the dish
• It’s all made in one skillet: Sauté onions, brown hamburger, add other ingredients –  and voila!
• It’s really good: Despite how simple this dish is, despite the short, simple ingredient list – it’s full of great flavor. The coconut aminos give this dish some Asian flavor and even a hint of sweetness.
• It’s affordable: With cabbage and ground beef as a base, this recipe is a low cost option to add to your meal rotation. (This is Cheap Recipe Blog, after all – I got you covered!)

This is another recipe that falls into that “not too pretty” category – which won’t make it internet famous – but it’s still great.

What You’ll Need To Make Cabbage & Ground Beef Skillet

The ingredient list for this keto cabbage and ground beef skillet is super short and simple:

• Cabbage: I used 1/2 head of cabbage for this recipe, shredded (about 7 to 8 cups). But you can substitute a bag of coleslaw mix.
• Ground beef: I used 85% lean for this recipe.
• Onion: One white or yellow onion, finely chopped.
• Mushrooms: Mushrooms are optional – I had 4 leftover in my fridge that I sliced and threw in.
• Garlic: Chopped fresh garlic, minced garlic from a jar or garlic powder will work
• Coconut aminos: To keep this dish paleo and keto-friendly, as well as gluten free, you’ll use coconut aminos. You can purchase at Trader Joe’s or in the health food section of most grocery stores. You can substitute soy sauce or tamari if you’re not adhering to a GF diet. The coconut aminos give this dish a hint of Asian flavor, akin to stir fry.
• Toppings: Sesame seeds and chopped green onion (or everything bagel seasoning, in a pinch)
• Optional:  Add some shredded carrots for more color, flavor and nutritional value

Serving Suggestions

• Eat plain, in a bowl: This keto cabbage and ground beef skillet recipe tastes great as is, with no sides or bases.
• Serve over cauliflower rice, to round out your keto- and paleo-friendly meal
• Serve over steamed white rice (not keto- or paleo-friendly… but really delicious!)
• Serve with sriracha sauce or chili sauce on tops, for a spicy kick

More Paleo Ground Beef Recipes

Looking for more low carb, low sugar, grain-free recipes using ground beef as a base? These recipes are all paleo-friendly (as well as keto & gluten-free), featuring ground beef as a base with different vegetables added + unique sauces and spices added. Check out:

• Korean Ground Beef Bowls (Paleo)
• Gochujang Ground Beef Bowls
• 20-Minute Burger Bowls
• Sweet potato and ground beef bowls

Another paleo ground beef recipe to try? Paleo Mexican ground beef: Sauté 1 finely chopped onion in a bit of coconut oil. Add 1 lb. ground beef and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes to soften. Add 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Serve with sliced avocado and pico de Gallo on top.

Continue to Content

Keto Cabbage And Ground Beef Skillet

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Print

Ingredients

• 1 small white onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 7 to 8 cups shredded cabbage
• 4 mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• Sesame seeds, for topping
• Green onion, chopped, for topping

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, to soften. Add ground beef and break up the meat as it browns.
2. Add garlic and shredded cabbage and continue stirring and breaking up the meat. Add coconut aminos and stir.
3. Continue cooking over medium heat and stirring, until cabbage softens, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Did you like this recipe?

Please give it a 5-star review on the recipe card above!