Description
A heartwarming stew combining savory cabbage, ground meat, and tender potatoes, perfect for cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- ½ – 1 piece of savoy cabbage
- 500 g ground meat
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 500 g potatoes, chopped
- 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
- 1.5 liters vegetable broth
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crème fraîche, preferably with herbs, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the savoy cabbage by removing the outer leaves, slicing in half, and quartering, then cut out the fibrous center and create thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground meat, and brown until crumbled and golden.
- Add the chopped red onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and allow it to caramelize slightly.
- Gradually incorporate the savoy cabbage, letting it wilt before adding more.
- Add the chopped potatoes and sliced garlic to the pot.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and enough vegetable broth to cover the ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 25-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Finish by adding crème fraîche before serving.
Notes
For a twist, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Adjust broth quantity for desired consistency.
