OLD-FASHIONED Hungarian Cabbage Stew! Easy & HEARTY Cabbage Recipe!

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken reduces fat content while pork loin is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and dried herbs are more cost-effective.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides similar aromatic qualities, while oregano is often cheaper.

Prepare all vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced vegetables and stir to combine.

Sprinkle in paprika and stir to coat the vegetables evenly.

Pour in diced tomatoes and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and caraway seeds.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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