Braised Napa Cabbage with Minced Meat in a Skillet

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Napa cabbage differs from regular white cabbage with its especially tender leaves, and it also cooks much faster. Combined with minced meat, braised Napa cabbage becomes a simple yet very hearty dish for an everyday menu. We share a tried-and-true recipe!

Preparation time: 35 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 600 g Napa cabbage;
• 400 g minced meat;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste;
• 100 ml water;
• 1 teaspoon dried paprika;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Shred the Napa cabbage, grate the carrot, and finely chop the onion.
2. Sauté the onion and carrot until soft, add the minced meat, and cook for another 7-8 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
3. Add the Napa cabbage to the minced meat and continue cooking, stirring, until it reduces slightly in volume.
4. Dilute the tomato paste in water, pour it into the rest of the ingredients, add paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
5. Cover the skillet and braise the Napa cabbage for another 10-15 minutes until it reaches your desired tenderness. Enjoy your meal!