Mouthwatering African Cabbage Stew

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Low-sodium broth reduces salt intake, and using water with bouillon is cost-effective.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers more nutrients, while collard greens are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika adds flavor without the heat, and red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

Chop your onions, garlic cloves, red bell pepper, and shred cabbage.

Add the ground beef, half a teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to a little oil in a pan on medium heat.

Stir and cook till evenly browned.

In a dutch oven or a large pot, heat some olive oil, then add the chopped garlic, onions, and red bell pepper to the hot oil.

Cover the saucepan and sauté for a few minutes, then add the spices and stir.

Pour in the tomato sauce, ground beef, and cabbage.

Stir and bring to a boil, then taste for spices and adjust.

Simmer for 10 minutes till the cabbage is softened, and the flavors blend well together.

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