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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Frito Cowboy Cabbage: Quick, Cheesy Tex-Mex Delight

Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a hearty Tex-Mex dish with seasoned ground beef and cabbage that delivers comfort in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage can substitute with red or napa cabbage
  • 1 medium onion diced, fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips add before serving
  • optional butter for added richness

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens.
  4. Stir in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate the chopped cabbage, cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  6. Mix in the undrained Rotel tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  8. Before serving, gently mix in the crushed Fritos corn chips.
  9. Optional: Transfer to a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) and bake for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep Fritos separate until serving for maximum crunch. Fresh ingredients significantly enhance flavor. Monitor cooking time to prevent overcooked cabbage.

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