Braised Cabbage

This braised cabbage recipe with tender bites of beef has incredible flavor. It's hearty, making for a satisfying, filling meal that kids and adults both love. I grew up eating braised cabbage, and so I know this will become a family favorite for you as well.

👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 55m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 1h 10m👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

●pot
●bowl
●mixing bowl
●pan
●dutch oven
●oven
●skillet

📝 Preparation Steps

Marinate beef - Cut beef into small 1/2" thick chunks, add steak seasoning, place it in a plastic sealed bag & leave it in the fridge for ⏱️ 4 hours or overnight.

Boil a large pot of water and stir in 1 head of shredded cabbage. Turn off the heat and let it sit ⏱️ 30 minutes to soften, then drain and squeeze out excess water and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Shred Second Cabbage -While the first cabbage soaks, finely shred the second head of cabbage (discard the core) and place it in the mixing bowl. Drain 1 cup of sauerkraut and add it to the bowl as well.

sauerkraut (well drained)1 cup

Sear beef - Meanwhile, set a 6 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 to 3 Tbsp oil. Add half of the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Don’t worry about cooking it through, and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan*. Add cooked meat to the bowl with cabbage.

Make the sauce - Add 4 Tbsp of oil to the same large skillet used to cook meat and sauté diced onion and grated carrots until soft (about ⏱️ 7-8 min). Add 3/4 can of tomato paste, 2 tbsp of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of water, 1 tsp of salt, 1.5 Tbsp of brown sugar, and sprinkle with some black pepper. Mix well and let it cook for a few minutes. Mix it into the cabbage mixture.

large onion (diced)1large carrots (grated)2tomato paste (3/4 of a 6-oz can)4.5 ozheavy cream (or half and half, or sour cream)2 Tbsp

Braise cabbage - Transfer the mixture to a Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid and add 2 bay leaves. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for ⏱️ 25 minutes, stirring a few times to prevent scorching the bottom. If the mixture seems dry while cooking or is sticking to the bottom, add 1/4 cup of water. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer covered for ⏱️ 45 minutes, stirring every ⏱️ 10 minutes to prevent scorching the bottom.

bay leaves2

Nutrition Facts

calories

457 kcal

fat Content

29 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

9 g

sugar Content

15 g

sodium Content

710 mg

protein Content

27 g

trans Fat Content

1 g

cholesterol Content

84 mg

carbohydrate Content

26 g

saturated Fat Content

9 g

unsaturated Fat Content

20 g

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