Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

Chinese-German Beef Stew

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

240
calories
9g
fat
5g
fiber
21g
carbohydrates
19g
protein
53mg
cholesterol
Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

Recipe Description

Asian inspired, German flavored, Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew made from ground beef and cabbage seasoned with caraway seeds and dried thyme gives this dish a uniquely hearty and filling touch.

I use bell peppers and sweet-tart apples to epitomize that sweet and peppery flavor combination with a tablespoon of vinegar mixed with honey and paprika for a second-serving dish!

To make Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook beef

    4 min
    Step 1 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage StewStep 1 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

    In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil and add beef, caraway seeds and thyme. Cook while stirring and breaking up the beef with a spoon, for about 4 minutes until mostly browned.

  2. 2

    Add filling

    3 min
    Step 2 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

    Add pepper-onion mix and apples and cook while continuously stirring for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add sauce

    10 min
    Step 3 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage StewStep 3 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage StewStep 3 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

    Add broth, tomatoes, honey and paprika and mix while bringing to a gentle boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes until flavors have blended.

  4. 4

    Add cabbage

    4 min
    Step 4 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage StewStep 4 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

    Add cabbage and stir to mix through. Cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew

    Season with vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, just before serving.

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Ruth Harris

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Kenny
March 20, 2025
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I recently tried this Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew, and it was absolutly delicious. My wife and I were looking for something different for dinner, and this recipe blew us away. The combo of apples and beef is so unique. We loved it!

Hannah Thompson
June 4, 2024
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OMG! This Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew is just divine! My kids actually gobbled it up, and that NEVER happens! The mix of sweet apples and savory beef was totally on point. I made it for the fam on a cozy night, and everyone was raving! 10/10 would make again!

Emma
October 10, 2023
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Delicious, hearty, comforting

Jennifer Smith
October 6, 2023
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Loved this stew!

Queenie
September 16, 2023
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Amazing

Helena
June 19, 2023
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¡Delicioso! Perfecto para compartir.

Quentin
March 18, 2022
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I tried this Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Stew last weekend and it was fantastic. The combo of flavors made it perfect for my family dinner. My wife's favorite food is cabbage, so this dish was a hit. Simple to make and soooo delicious.

Mary
February 1, 2022
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So simple, loved!

Fiona
December 14, 2021
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Superb flavors unite!

Léa Martin
November 13, 2021
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Delicious and filling!

Mandy
May 17, 2021
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Yum! My family loved this stew! I made it last week for our cozy dinner, and the sweet apples added the perfect touch. It was a hit with the kids. Can’t wait to make it again!

Bella
November 11, 2020
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Yum! Made this stew on a chilly night, and my kids loved it! Pure cozy vibes.

Athina
October 15, 2019
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So delicious! Thank you!

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