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FRITO COWBOY CABBAGE

HOW TO MAKE FRITO COWBOY CABBAGE

Frito Cowboy Cabbage transforms humble green cabbage into a deeply savory, umami-packed skillet meal through strategic layering of textures and temperatures. The cabbage wilts down and caramelizes, concentrating its natural sugars while ground beef renders fat that blooms the taco seasoning's spices. The genius lies in timing
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal flavor)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips (original or scoops)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown ground beef for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  3. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Add chopped cabbage, stirring to combine with beef mixture.
  7. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, then stir well.
  8. Cover skillet and reduce heat to medium, cooking 8-10 minutes.
  9. Stir cabbage halfway through until wilted and tender-crisp.
  10. Remove lid and cook uncovered for 2 minutes to reduce liquid.
  11. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire surface evenly.
  12. Cover for 2 minutes until cheese melts completely.
  13. Remove from heat and immediately top with Fritos corn chips.
  14. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro before serving.