El Paso-Inspired Smoky Pork, Pepper & Cabbage Skillet
An El Paso-inspired pork and cabbage skillet with peppers and warm citrus. Fast, savory, and a little smoky, built around ingredients you have and seasonal March produce in California.
Back to full listIngredients
- Ground pork 1 lb $5.99-$7.99
- Organic green cabbage 1/2 small head $1.10
- Mini sweet peppers or tricolor bell peppers 3 to 4 peppers $5.49-$6.49
- Yellow onion or sweet onion 1 small $1.43-$1.99
- Organic tomato on the vine 1 large $3.32
- Lime 1 $0.59
- Organic garlic 2 cloves $2.89
- Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped $1.59-$2.19
- Olive oil 1 tbsp pantry
- Ground cumin 1 tsp pantry
- Chili powder 1 tsp pantry
- Oregano 1/2 tsp pantry
- Salt and black pepper to taste pantry
Instructions
- Thinly slice 1/2 small head cabbage, 1 small onion, and 3 to 4 peppers. Dice 1 large tomato and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 lb ground pork and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add onion and peppers. Cook 4 minutes until beginning to soften.
- Add garlic, diced tomato, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add cabbage and toss until it begins to wilt, about 4 to 5 minutes. If needed, add 2 tablespoons water and cover briefly.
- Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve as a bowl on its own, or spoon into lettuce cups if you want it lighter.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-17
Health notes: Protein-rich and lower carb if served as-is. About 450-600 calories per serving.
Drink pairing: Amber lager or a young Tempranillo.