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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a hearty and flavorful skillet dish combining lean ground beef, fresh green cabbage, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and bold taco seasoning. Topped with crunchy Fritos corn chips and melted cheddar cheese, this comforting meal offers a satisfying mix of textures and bold southwestern-inspired flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that serves 6.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced

Pantry Items

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Chop the green cabbage, dice the onion and bell pepper to ensure everything is ready for quick cooking.
  2. Brown Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the lean ground beef until fully browned and no longer pink, then drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with the beef and sauté until they soften, about 3-5 minutes, enhancing the flavor base.
  4. Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and taco seasoning, then allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  5. Cook Cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet; stir well to coat it in the seasoned mixture and cook until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still retains a bit of crunch, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  6. Top with Fritos and Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the Fritos corn chips evenly over the top, then add the shredded cheddar cheese. Let the residual heat melt the cheese slightly for a delicious, crunchy topping.
  7. Serve with Sour Cream: Serve the dish warm with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired, adding a creamy contrast to the spicy and crunchy elements.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, consider adding jalapeños or extra chili powder along with the taco seasoning.
  • Use lean ground beef to keep the recipe healthier and reduce grease.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetarian taco seasoning.
  • To keep the Fritos extra crunchy, add them right before serving rather than mixing them in while cooking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, ground beef cabbage skillet, taco seasoned cabbage, Fritos corn chips recipe, quick beef dinner, southwestern skillet meal

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