Cabbage and Ground Beef

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   • Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
   • Add ground beef and onion, cook until beef is browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic & seasoning
   • Stir in garlic, paprika, caraway (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add cabbage & carrots
   • Stir in chopped cabbage and carrots. Let it cook down for 5–7 minutes.
4. Simmer
   • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and bay leaf.
   • Stir well, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 25–30 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
5. Serve
   • Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning.
   • Serve hot with crusty bread, rice, or even over egg noodles.

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✨ Tips & Variations:

• Add cooked rice to make it like an “unstuffed cabbage roll skillet.”
• Stir in a spoon of sour cream before serving for a Hungarian-style twist.
• Swap tomatoes for sauerkraut if you love tangy flavors (very Hungarian 🇭🇺).

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Would you like me to also give you the Hungarian version (Káposztás Hús – Pork & Cabbage Stew) so you can try the more traditional approach?