Description
Turkish Cabbage Stew is a comforting dish that combines tender cabbage, savory meat, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. This hearty stew is perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings, offering a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen and warms your heart. Easy to prepare yet packed with flavor, it promises to impress without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the cabbage and dicing the onions and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat to the pot; cook until browned while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the tomato paste until well combined with the meat mixture.
- Fold in the chopped cabbage and canned tomatoes, allowing them to mix into the stew.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with paprika, black pepper, and salt; adjust flavors as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg