Hungarian Food: Beef and Sour Cabbage Stew (Szekely Kaposzta) #food #Hungary #recipe

sour cabbage

🥗Healthier: fresh cabbage + vinegar

💰Cheaper: fresh cabbage

Fresh cabbage with vinegar mimics sourness at a lower cost.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth, while chili powder is often cheaper.

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 for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika and mix well to coat the meat.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; stir to combine.

Incorporate sour cabbage, bay leaves, and caraway seeds into the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Check for tenderness of the beef and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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