The Turkish Cabbage Stew You've Never Tried (Kapuska)
Ingredients
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Onion1
- Bell pepper1
- Garlic3 cloves
- Ground beef½ lb
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Aleppo pepper1 tsp
- Sweet chili pepper or paprika1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Cabbage¼ heads
- Lemon1
- Parsley · chopped½ cups
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Soften the onion and red bell pepper, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Aleppo pepper, sweet chili pepper and salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the thinly sliced cabbage and stir well. Cook a few minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add the water, stir and cover. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook 20–30 minutes, until the cabbage is fully tender and the stew is slightly saucy.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, taste and adjust the salt before serving.
Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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