Cabbage Patch Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cabbage Patch Stew

Recipe By : bobbi744@sojourn.com
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cabbage Carrots
Ground Beef Main Dishes
Onions

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground beef -- lean
1 large onion -- sliced
1 lg. clove garlic -- halved
1 1/2 pounds cabbage -- coarsely chopped/7c.
2 medium carrots -- thinly sliced
1 medium bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
3 cups water
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup instant potato flakes -- optional

In a Dutch oven, over Medium heat, cook ground beef, onion and garlic. Stir
to break up meat. Cook until brown. Drain off fat. Add cabbage, carrots, bay
leaf and thyme. Cook, covered, stirring often for 12m inutes. Stir in water,
salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat Cover and simmer for 10-12
minutes until all vegetables are tender. Stir in chopped parsley. Remove bay
leaf. If desired, stir in instant potato flakes to thicken.

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NOTES : Per serving; 307 calories.