Turkish Cabbage Stew
A comforting and flavorful Turkish Cabbage Stew made with ground beef and fresh cabbage.
Equipment
- Dutch oven Ideal for simmering and developing flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large red onion, very finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 2 cabbage head, thick stem removed, washed and roughly chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander
- 1 to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until it’s nicely browned.
- Mix in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of salt. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped cabbage and pour in the beef broth. Stir everything together.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
For a heartier dish, consider adding some diced carrots or potatoes along with the cabbage.