Ham and Cabbage Skillet

We combine simple yet delicious ingredients to make this ham and cabbage skillet, and it all comes together in under 45 minutes!

I love making satisfying everyday meals for my family. Sometimes the least complicated dishes make for the most delicious comfort food! This dish comes together quickly with just a handful of fresh and savory ingredients. You can serve this as a hearty main dish or as an awesome side dish.

Let’s talk about cabbage!

Almost every time I make a dish containing cabbage, I ask myself why I don’t use cabbage more often! It’s low in calories and in carbs. One cup of chopped green cabbage contains about 3 net grams of carbs. In comparison, one cup of chopped red cabbage comes in at about 5 net grams. Cabbage is also rich in nutrients and is a good source of fiber. One of the greatest things about cabbage is how easy it is to incorporate it into dishes and how much flavor and texture it adds. Raw cabbage can be chopped or shredded and used to make coleslaw and salads. Cabbage can also be boiled, braised, grilled, roasted, sauteed, or steamed. In addition to delicious main dishes, you can make some awesome side dishes with it, some as simple as sauteing it with bacon. It also makes a great addition to casseroles and soups.

What other ingredients go into this ham and cabbage skillet?

We start with sauteing diced ham with both green and red bell peppers and onions in some olive oil. I had made a whole ham and cut mine into bite sized chunks. Alternately, you can dice your ham into smaller pieces if you’d prefer. Ham will vary in its carb count based on added ingredients, so I recommend checking nutritional labels when you’re buying ham. You can use any color or color combination of bell peppers for your dish. Since our ham and veggies have such amazing flavor, we simply add butter, salt, and pepper to this skillet. You’ll likely find your skillet quite full of cabbage when you first add it. Don’t worry, it wilts down quickly. If you can’t fit all of your cabbage in the skillet, add as much as you can and stir it until it wilts, then add the rest.

How can I serve this ham and cabbage skillet?

You can serve this dish as either a main dish or as a side dish. As a main, you can pair this dish with a green salad, any kind of side salad, or keto soup. A Caesar salad is always a great choice. You can also serve it with some keto biscuits, cornbread, or English muffins. If you’d like to serve this as a side dish, it makes a awesome addition to any meats including beef, chicken, pork, or seafood. You can serve this with anything from burgers, brats, keto sandwiches, or lettuce wraps to roasts, steaks, or seafood mains. I didn’t add any cheese to this dish; but if you’d like you can add some shredded cheese to yours. Of course, you can always serve this dish as a main and end your meal with a decadent keto dessert!

Here are some keto desserts that would make the perfect sweet ending to this meal!

Keto Blackberry Raspberry Mousse

Keto No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

Mom’s Keto Pumpkin Pie

The Ultimate Keto No-Bake Cheesecake

Helpful Hints:

*You can cut your ham into small diced pieces or larger sized pieces.

*If all your cabbage doesn’t fit in the skillet, you can add as much as does, then stir it until it wilts down enough to add the rest.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3***