Name: Rustic Lakra me Mish Cabbage and Meat Stew Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and chopped into large chunks; 3 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

This hearty Lakra me Mish cabbage and meat stew cooks in 90 minutes for a comforting, traditional Balkan dinner. Tender beef chunks simmer slowly with sweet green cabbage, tomatoes, and Hungarian paprika to create a rich, savory broth. Serve it warm with crusty cornbread or rustic loaf for the ultimate winter meal.

Instructions

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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside on a plate.

Reduce the heat to medium, add the chopped onion to the same pot, and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.

Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and sweet paprika, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant and the paste turns a deep red color.

Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the pot, then add the chopped cabbage, beef broth, and bay leaf, stirring gently to combine.

Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 75 to 80 minutes until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the cabbage is soft.

Discard the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve hot in deep bowls alongside warm crusty bread.