Description
This Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet is a flavorful and nutritious one-pan meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef is seasoned with taco spices and combined with shredded cabbage, black beans, and salsa, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve with your choice of classic taco toppings like sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole, and pico de gallo for a satisfying, low-carb twist on traditional tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4-5 cups cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup canned black beans
Seasonings and Sauces
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ cup salsa
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fats and Cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or other cheese of choice)
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add Cabbage and Seasoning: Stir in the shredded cabbage, taco seasoning, and water. Mix everything together, then cover the skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has softened.
- Incorporate Black Beans and Salsa: Add the canned black beans and salsa to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes so the flavors meld and everything is heated through.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with Toppings: Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately. Top the taco skillet servings with your choice of sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, guacamole, and pico de gallo for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Use any cheese you prefer, such as cheddar or pepper jack, for different flavor profiles.
- To keep it very low carb, omit the black beans or limit their quantity.
- Adjust the taco seasoning amount to your preferred spice level.
- This skillet is great for meal prepping and reheats well in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Skillet Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
