Savory Cabbage and Minced Meat
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Few dishes embody comfort food as perfectly as cabbage cooked with seasoned minced meat. This humble, hearty recipe blends the natural sweetness of tender cabbage with the savory richness of ground meat, creating a meal that’s simple, affordable, and deeply satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients, you get maximum flavor and versatility—serve it over rice, with crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome family dinner.
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Cabbage and Minced Meat Stew 🥬🥘
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, shredded or chopped | 1 medium head | Sweet, earthy flavor; tender texture |
| Minced meat (beef, lamb, chicken, or turkey) | 500 g (1 lb) | Protein and savory depth |
| Onions, finely diced | 2 medium | Natural sweetness; flavor base |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves | Aromatic depth |
| Tomatoes, chopped (or canned diced) | 2 medium / 1 cup | Acidity and juiciness |
| Tomato paste | 2 tbsp | Concentrated flavor, rich color |
| Olive oil (or vegetable oil) | 2 tbsp | For sautéing |
| Paprika | 1 tsp | Warm, smoky note |
| Ground cumin | 1 tsp | Earthy aroma |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste | Essential seasoning |
| Water or broth | ½ cup | Moisture and flavor melding |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | For garnish | Freshness and color |
Directions
1. Prep Cabbage
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- Wash thoroughly, remove core, chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Cook onions until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Brown Meat
- Add minced meat, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Cook until browned and no longer pink, 7–8 minutes.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Add Tomato Base
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
5. Season
- Add paprika, cumin, more salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to coat.
6. Add Cabbage
- Toss in chopped cabbage.
- Stir thoroughly—it will wilt and shrink as it cooks.
7. Simmer
- Pour in water or broth.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
8. Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot with rice, bread, or on its own.
Notes
- Beef or lamb gives a robust flavor; chicken or turkey makes it lighter.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
