Recipe and source notes

Russian Beef and Cabbage Stew

10 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 x 2-pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 small head cabbage (about 1½ pounds), shredded
  • 1 x 28-ounce can tomato purée
  • 1 x 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Make it step by step

  1. Season the meat with salt and pepper; place in a large pot or dutch oven.
  2. Add the onions and enough water to cover the meat (about 2 quarts).
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  4. Add all the remaining vegetables and the brown sugar.
  5. Cover and simmer 2 hours longer.
  6. Skim the fat from the top of the stew with a spoon.
  7. Serve the stew in bowls, each topped with 1 rounded tablespoon of yogurt.

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