Cabbage Stew

Hi Everyone, I'm sharing a recipe with you for a dish that my mother used to make while I was growing up and even afterwards. It makes me think of her when I make it and as I eat it, the feelings of coziness and comfort fill me with memories of her.

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It's such a simple recipe and you can include it in those recipes that are basically made from 5 ingredients, if you don't count the salt and pepper. My mother used to make it with beef but in my quest to eat less red meat, I've replaced the beef with ground turkey. I do still eat red meat, but not as often, and you are more than welcome to replace the turkey with beef when you make it. 

Here's the recipe for Cabbage Stew that I am sure you will enjoy. My mother used to make it with regular cabbage but in order for me to get my husband to like it, I've replaced that with Napa cabbage due to its delicate texture and taste. By the way, he loves it and so does everyone that has tried it over the last few weeks. 

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Cabbage Stew




Healthy, low fat, easy to make, cabbage stew

Makes: 4-6 Servings

Prep time: 25 Minutes

Cook time: 30 Minutes






Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 ½ lbs ground turkey (or beef)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 lbs Napa cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 64 oz bottle tomato juice (low sodium)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)






Instructions:




1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, brown ground turkey, garlic, onion and salt and pepper. When turkey is throughly cooked add in the thinly shredded cabbage and the entire bottle of tomato juice. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the cabbage is soft.


2. Sprinkle with a small amount of grated Romano cheese and/or cayenne pepper, to add a nice little kick.






Enjoy!