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This braised cabbage with beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the definition of healthy comfort food. A Slavic staple that never gets old!

Well, speaking of hiding whole bunch of veggies in meal for kids, this is the way to go. For us moms its an easy meal to make. I made whole bunch of it, hoping to have left overs for next day, well next day when I checked, most of it was gone. Well I am off to cooking again….

Preparing this dish Zyliss Easy Slicer was my best friend. I love love this slicer!!!

Recipe

Stewed Cabbage with Meat in a bowl

Braised Cabbage with Beef

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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
This braised cabbage with beef recipe features tender cabbage and melt-in-your-mouth tender beef. Healthy comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef
  • 1 medium cabbage head
  • 4 large carrots
  • 2 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into similar-sized 1-inch pieces. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef into the pan. Season it with some salt and brown each piece on all sides.
    Sliced meat on a cutting board
  • Grate or thinly slice the carrots and cabbage. Dice the onions into small pieces.
    Shredded cabbage on a cutting board
  • Add the onions to the skillet and cook them until golden. Next, add the carrots.
    Skillet with ingredient cooking
  • Switch the heat to low and add the cabbage. Cook it down for about 20 minutes.
    Cabbage in a deep skillet
  • Add the tomato paste or ketchup and stir to combine. Cook for another 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy as-is or alongside your favorite grain!
    Stewed Cabbage with Meat in a bowl
Nutrition Facts
Braised Cabbage with Beef
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 140mg6%
Potassium 581mg17%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 5285IU106%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted October 8, 2012

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.