Lakra mi mish — Beef and Cabbage Stew

A traditional Balkan stew made with beef and cabbage, braised in a spicy tomato sauce with paprika and pepper. A simple, hearty dish that takes time to prepare but delivers incredible flavor.

Ingredients

• 500 g Beef
• 1 pcs Cabbage
• 2 tsp Ground paprika
• 3 tsp Tomato paste
• 2 pcs Red bell pepper
• 1 pcs Onion
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 l Boiled water

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot or saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and beef. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring, until the meat is completely browned.
2. Add the paprika, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Chop the cabbage into large chunks along with the red bell pepper and add to the pot. Stir and sauté for another 3–5 minutes, stirring, until the oil begins to evaporate.
4. Pour in the boiled water so that it completely covers the cabbage and rises 2–3 centimeters above it. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and braise the stew for 2.5 hours until the cabbage is tender and the meat is melt-in-your-mouth soft.
6. Ladle the stew into wide bowls and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.