Turkish Cabbage Stew
Turkish cabbage stew is a heartwarming, flavorful dish perfect for cozy evenings. With its rich blend of tender cabbage, savory ground meat, and aromatic spices, this stew transports you straight to the Mediterranean. Easy to prepare and highly satisfying, it can be enjoyed alone or served alongside rice or crusty bread. Bring your family together with this delightful recipe that’s sure to evoke memories and create new ones around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (or one 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by chopping the cabbage and dicing the tomatoes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ground meat; cook until browned while breaking up the meat.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, and diced tomatoes; cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Fold in chopped cabbage and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating chickpeas or beans. Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro can brighten each serving. To enhance flavors, let the stew sit overnight in the fridge before serving.