Savory Irish Beef and Cabbage (Print)
Hearty skillet with seasoned beef and tender cabbage in classic Irish style.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 6 cups)
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry & Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - ½ tsp caraway seeds
11 - ½ tsp paprika
12 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Liquids
13 - ¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until onions are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in chopped cabbage. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, caraway seeds, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
04 - Pour in beef broth. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7–8 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
05 - Uncover and cook for another 2–3 minutes to let excess liquid evaporate and flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot while flavors are at their peak.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The caraway seeds add this incredible aromatic warmth that makes people ask whats your secret
- It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like comfort food from someone who loves you
02 -
- Cabbage releases a surprising amount of water as it cooks, so do not panic if it looks like too much liquid at first
- Caraway seeds are polarizing, some people love them and others do not, maybe start with half and taste as you go
03 -
- A splash of apple cider vinegar right at the end cuts through the richness and wakes everything up
- Letting it rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving makes a huge difference in how the flavors come together