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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

A hearty skillet dish made with tender cabbage, savory ground beef, sweet corn, melted cheese, and crunchy Frito corn chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small head green cabbage chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup corn drained
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Frito corn chips lightly crushed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Brown ground beef, seasoning to taste, and drain excess grease.
  4. Add cabbage and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in corn and shredded cheese until melted.
  6. Fold in Frito corn chips just before serving.

Notes

Add Fritos just before serving to maintain crunch.