Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a hearty, flavorful skillet dish combining ground beef, cabbage, and taco-seasoned vegetables topped with melted cheese and crunchy Fritos. This easy-to-make meal offers a satisfying blend of textures and bold southwestern flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (with green chilies for extra flavor)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Toppings
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned meat. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add Cabbage and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, corn, and the taco seasoning. Mix everything well to combine, then season with salt and pepper to your taste. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the cooked cabbage mixture. Cover the skillet again and allow the cheese to melt, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish sit for a few minutes. Serve the Cowboy Cabbage topped with crunchy Fritos corn chips. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef to reduce fat content.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add extra diced green chilies or hot sauce.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meat and add extra corn and beans.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be doubled easily to feed a larger crowd.
