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Turkish Cabbage Stew Recipe

4.2 from 89 reviews

This hearty Turkish Cabbage Stew combines tender cabbage and savory ground beef with aromatic spices for a comforting one-pot meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large red onion (very finely chopped)
  • 1 pound ground beef (or lamb)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon dried coriander
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1 medium cabbage head (thick stem removed, washed and roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. heat
    Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter, and melt it.
  2. saute
    Sauté the onion, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until it becomes soft.
  3. brown
    Add the ground beef and cook until nicely browned, breaking it down with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. season
    Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  5. add
    Add the cabbage and the broth.
  6. simmer
    Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 – 25 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
  7. serve
    Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

    Keywords: Turkish cabbage stew, ground beef stew, cabbage and beef recipe, one-pot stew, Turkish comfort food