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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

A hearty Tex-Mex style cabbage skillet with beef, veggies, cheese, and crunchy Fritos for the ultimate cowboy comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Skillet Meal
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 head green cabbage chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in skillet and drain excess grease.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add cabbage and cook until wilted.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, and taco seasoning.
  6. Simmer 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Stir in cheese until melted.
  8. Top with Fritos before serving.

Notes

Add Fritos just before serving for best crunch.