Turkish Cabbage Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 recipes
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Turkish Cabbage Stew
Description
This stew begins by melting butter in a Dutch oven, then softening finely chopped red onion. Ground beef or lamb is added and browned thoroughly, providing a rich meaty base. Tomato paste along with paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, dried coriander, salt, and black pepper is stirred in to build a complex, spiced flavor foundation characteristic of Turkish cuisine.
Roughly chopped cabbage and beef broth are then added, and the stew simmers covered for 20 to 25 minutes, allowing the cabbage to become tender while absorbing the savory, spicy meat mixture. The final dish combines the sweetness and softness of cabbage with the robust spices and ground meat, creating a comforting bowl suitable for cooler days or as a filling meal.
Garnishing with fresh parsley can add brightness and color. The texture balances a tender vegetable component with hearty meat, and the stew’s moderate spicy notes come from the red pepper flakes. It pairs well with bread or rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 red onion very finely chopped, large
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon paprika sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cabbage thick stem removed, washed and roughly chopped, medium head
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter, and melt it.
- Add the onion and cook it, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the ground beef and cook until nicely browned, breaking it down with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cabbage and the broth.
- Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 - 25 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6recipes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1023IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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