Skillet Cabbage and Ham
Transform simple ingredients into a comforting, flavor-packed dish with this Skillet Cabbage and Ham recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder combines tender shreds of sautéed cabbage with savory bites of diced ham, golden onions, and aromatic garlic. Enhanced with a splash of chicken broth and a touch of smoked paprika, every forkful is infused with rich, smoky flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile choice that shines as a quick main dish or a hearty side. Whether you’re looking to use up leftover ham or whip up a budget-friendly meal, this recipe is a go-to for satisfying, wholesome comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (about 2 pounds) cabbage
- 2 cups (diced) ham
- 1 large (diced) yellow onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional, for heat) red pepper flakes
Instructions
Remove any outer wilted leaves from the cabbage. Slice the cabbage in half, remove the core, and cut it into thin slices or large shreds.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to brown the edges slightly.
Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring and letting it wilt slightly before adding more. Once all the cabbage is in the skillet, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth, and sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together until the spices are evenly distributed.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cabbage steam for 5 additional minutes, until tender and infused with flavor.
Remove the lid, give everything a final stir, and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a main dish or a hearty side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1055 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2879 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
