By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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German Skillet Dinner

Serves 10

415 cal · 45 min

German Skillet Dinner

Recipe GLPR0a9bfcf05aa1e4

4.0(1)
German
Main Course
45 min
415 cal
Servings: 10
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A traditional one-pan German-style dinner featuring layers of ground beef, rice, cabbage, and onions cooked together with tomatoes and butter. The ingredients are layered in a skillet and simmered until tender, creating a hearty, complete meal with minimal fuss.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, sliced

2/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice

1/2 head cabbage, chopped

2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.

  2. Arrange the uncooked rice evenly over the browned beef.

  3. Layer the sliced onion over the rice.

  4. Spread the chopped cabbage evenly over the onion layer.

  5. Pour both cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles (including liquid) over the cabbage.

  6. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for exactly 30 minutes without lifting the lid or stirring—this allows the rice to cook through and the flavors to meld together.

  7. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 2 minutes. Gently fluff the mixture with a fork and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte grocer—no special trips needed. At roughly $1.50–$2 per serving depending on beef price and portion size, this is solidly budget-friendly for a family of ten. The stated 45 minutes is honest for browning beef, sautéing aromatics, and simmering rice through; this is a true hands-on weeknight winner that requires minimal fussing once everything hits the pan. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or microwave, making it practical for next-day lunch, though cabbage can soften further on reheating.

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