Lakra me Mish Cabbage and Meat Stew
Lakra me Mish Cabbage and Meat Stew from Albania. Times were inferred from the source steps.
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- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 2 hr 47 min
- Total
- 2 hr 57 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- Mild
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Cooking Add some olive oil to a saute pan or saucepan (one with a lid). One heated add in the onions, diced beef, red peppers and fry for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. The meat should be fully browned. Add the paprika, tomato puree, chilli flakes and season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- Beef500 g
- Cabbage1
- Paprika9.9 ml
- Tomato15 ml
- Red Pepper2
- Onion1
- Fresh chilli1.2 ml
- Saltto taste
- Bell pepperto taste
- Olive oilto taste
- Water1 l
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Steps
Step 1
Cooking Add some olive oil to a saute pan or saucepan (one with a lid). One heated add in the onions, diced beef, red peppers and fry for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
5 minStep 2
The meat should be fully browned. Add the paprika, tomato puree, chilli flakes and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Mix together and continue to fry for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage and stir the mixture together.
2 minStep 4
Fry the mixture while stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Most of the oil should have burned away.
5 minStep 5
Pour the boiling water into the pan, ensuring that the water level completely covers the cabbage, plus about 1 inch above it. Put on the lid and bring to the boil.
Step 6
Leave to simmer for 2.5 hours. The stew is ready when the cabbage is soft and meat tender.
150 minStep 7
Serving Serve into wide bowls and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
5 min
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Substitutions
beef → tofu
Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes
Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
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Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Lakra me Mish Cabbage and Meat Stew take?
2 hr 57 min all in — 10 min prep, 2 hr 47 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.