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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

A hearty one-skillet meal made with tender cabbage, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crunchy Fritos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium green cabbage chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups Fritos corn chips

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in garlic and spices.
  5. Add cabbage and cook until tender.
  6. Top with cheese and cover until melted.
  7. Remove from heat and top with Fritos before serving.

Notes

Add Fritos just before serving to maintain crunch.