St. Patricks Cabbage Beef (Printable)
A warm Irish stew featuring tender beef, cabbage, potatoes, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry & Broth
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 6 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth, halal-certified
10 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Seasonings
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried parsley
14 - 2 bay leaves
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1 tsp salt, or to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
17 - Fresh chopped parsley
18 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes, developing a rich caramelized exterior.
02 - Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and onions turn translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes with their juice, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors.
05 - Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
06 - Add diced potatoes and chopped cabbage. Continue simmering uncovered for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender.
07 - Adjust salt and pepper to personal preference. Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms budget friendly beef into melt in your mouth tenderness through patient simmering
- The cabbage adds sweetness without any overwhelming flavor that sometimes turns people away
02 -
- Do not rush the beef browning step as those caramelized bits create the soup's soul
- The potatoes will continue softening even after you turn off the heat
03 -
- Pat the beef completely dry before browning for better sear
- A splash of halal Worcestershire sauce during simmering adds incredible depth