Description
This Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet is a flavorful, quick, and healthy recipe perfect for a satisfying dinner. Ground beef is cooked with taco seasoning and mixed with shredded cabbage and black beans, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite taco fixings like sour cream, green onions, and guacamole. It’s a low carb, easy skillet meal that brings all the delicious taco flavors without the carbs from tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Base
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)
Vegetables and Beans
- 4–5 cups cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup canned black beans
- ½ cup salsa
Seasonings and Liquids
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Dairy
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or other cheese of choice)
Toppings (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Heat oil and brown beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add taco seasoning and water: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons of water to the browned beef. Mix until the seasoning is evenly combined and simmer for about 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Add cabbage and black beans: Add the shredded cabbage and ½ cup canned black beans to the skillet. Pour in the ½ cup salsa as well. Stir everything together to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage softens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season and adjust: Taste the mixture and add salt and black pepper to your preference. Stir well to distribute the seasoning.
- Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle the ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with toppings: Remove the skillet from heat and scoop portions onto plates. Serve with optional toppings such as sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole, and pico de gallo to customize each serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- If you prefer extra spice, add chopped jalapeños while cooking.
- Feel free to swap mozzarella with cheddar or pepper jack cheese.
- For a vegetarian version, omit meat and increase black beans or add cooked lentils.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
