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Easy Keto Cabbage Recipe - Cheesy and Low Carb

A comforting, keto-friendly cabbage skillet featuring ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and melty cheese. Perfect for meal prep or a quick low-carb dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey browned and drained
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 head cabbage chopped into medium chunks (roughly 3 cups)
  • 10 ounces canned tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or colby jack

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Brown your ground beef or turkey over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain off any grease.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the chopped cabbage, undrained tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  5. Once the cabbage reaches desired tenderness, top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat and cover to allow the cheese to fully melt (about 2 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

This keto-friendly cabbage recipe is perfect for meal prep or freezing. Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting, and fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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