Braised Beef with Cabbage
Braised beef and cabbage is an inexpensive and humble vegetable has the highest amount of some of the most powerful antioxidants found in cruciferous vegetables. Research has shown these compounds to protect against several types of cancer and lower LDL (the “bad cholesterol”) levels in the blood.
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Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $11.00
Equipment
- 1 large skillet with a lid
- 1 large serving spoon
- 1 knife
- 1 liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salad oil
- 1½ lb beef chuck cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 1 apple pared, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 cans 1-lb size tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tsps sugar
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 head green cabbage 1 1/2 lb, washed and cut in 8 wedges
- 4 medium potatoes pared and quartered lengthwise
- 3 tbsps fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Then add the beef, and brown it on all sides. Now remove the beef from the skillet.
- Add the onions to skillet, and let it cook slowly until golden brown. Add the browned beef, stir in 1 cup water, add apple and tomatoes, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Bring this mixture to boil, then reduce the heat, and let this simmer, covered with a lid for about 2 hours.
- Add potatoes and cabbage to the meat mixture, then let this simmer covered for about 20 more minutes longer, or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Braised Beef with Cabbage
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
1280
mg
56
%
Potassium
1405
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2.5
g
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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