BULGUR WITH CABBAGE AND GROUND MEAT

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Bulgur with Cabbage and Ground Meat image

A popular and hearty stew popular in Turkish cuisine. To make a vegetarian version, omit the meat.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
1 onion, chopped finely
1 c bulgur
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 medium cabbage, coarsely chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 c hot water
2 tsp dried mint
salt and pepper to taste
plain yogurt to serve

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute the meat until no longer pink.
  • 2. Add onions and chopped cabbage to the pan and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Stir in the bulgur, tomato paste, and water and combine thoroughly.
  • 3. Add the lemon juice, red pepper flakes and dried mint and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover - reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until cooked to your liking.
  • 4. Serve hot and sprinkle additional dried mint and red pepper flakes over the top. Add a dollop of plain yogurt by the side.

There are no comments yet!