Description
A warm, crunchy skillet dish with savory browned beef, tender cabbage, hearty chili beans, and a Fritos topping for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14–15 oz)
- 1 can chili beans (about 15 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 bag Fritos
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and open cans. Chop the cabbage into bite-size pieces and dice the onion. Drain the diced tomatoes if you prefer a thicker mix. Have the cheese and Fritos ready for the final layer.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Break the beef apart and stir as it browns. Season lightly with salt and pepper while cooking. Once fully browned, drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage wilts and softens (about 5–7 minutes). Stir in the diced tomatoes and chili beans, mixing everything together. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or keep it in the skillet. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture so it melts. Crumble or pour Fritos over the top. Serve immediately with optional toppings.
Notes
To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Store Fritos separately to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg