Cabbage and Minced Meat

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) minced meat (beef, pork, turkey, or a mix)

• ½ medium head of cabbage, chopped (about 4–5 cups)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional — adds richness)

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (for umami flavor — optional)

• 1 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)

• Optional: a pinch of chili flakes or cumin for extra depth

🔥 Instructions

1. Brown the meat

   • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add minced meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.

   • Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add aromatics

   • Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes).

3. Season and build flavor

   • Add tomato paste (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat.

Add cabbage

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