How to make Finnish cabbage casserole - Kaalilaatikko recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is typically less expensive.

Peel the cabbage and chop it into smaller pieces.

In the largest pot or kettle, add 1 tablespoon of salted butter.

Add the 50/50 mix of pork and beef to the pot.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of dark brown sugar.

Pour in 2 cups of water.

Cover the pot with a lid and cook for the first hour.

After 2 and 1/2 hours, check the pot to ensure there is still some water.

Serve the casserole on a plate and add lingonberry jam on top.

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