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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Skillet

A smoky Tex-Mex inspired cabbage and ground beef skillet topped with melty cheese and crunchy Fritos for the ultimate comfort food crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American Tex-Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Skillet Base
  • ground beef
  • green cabbage, chopped
  • onion, diced
  • garlic cloves, minced
Tex-Mex Flavor Layer
  • diced tomatoes
  • tomato paste
  • taco seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • beef broth
Toppings
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fritos corn chips

Equipment

  • large deep skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • chef knife

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, then sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add cabbage, tomatoes, seasonings, and broth; cook until tender and flavorful.
  3. Top with cheese and Fritos, then serve immediately while hot and crunchy.

Notes

Add Fritos only at serving time to maintain crunch. Adjust seasoning to taste.