Roll ‘Em Up Cabbage Roll Stew / 배추말이전골 / A Feel-Good Winter Jeongol Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot if necessary.

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth; mix well.

Add chopped cabbage, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

If using, add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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