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                           Cabbage Patch Stew

Recipe By     : [email protected]
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cabbage                          Carrots
               Ground Beef                      Main Dishes
               Onions

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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.