Braised Cabbage With Potatoes Chili (Printable)

Tender cabbage and potatoes braised with chili warmth—a cozy, comforting vegetarian main in 50 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and sliced
02 - 1 lb Yukon Gold or waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Flavorings

05 - 1–2 fresh red chilies, deseeded and finely sliced, or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 bay leaf
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Liquids & Fats

09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 2/3 cups vegetable broth

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until the butter is melted and combined.
02 - Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and sliced chili; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the potato chunks and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
05 - Add the sliced cabbage, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
06 - Pour in the vegetable broth, stir well, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and cabbage are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
08 - Taste the braised vegetables and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
09 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms humble vegetables into something rich and deeply comforting without any fancy techniques.
  • The chili adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the buttery sweetness.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when all the flavors have really settled in together.
02 -
  • Don't rush the onions at the start, they need those few minutes to soften and sweeten or the whole dish tastes sharp.
  • Stir the pot every 10 minutes or so during braising to prevent sticking and ensure everything cooks evenly.
  • If the liquid evaporates too quickly, add a splash more broth or water and lower the heat a bit.
03 -
  • Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and keep everything moist and tender.
  • Taste the cabbage core before you discard it, sometimes the inner part is sweet and worth slicing thin and adding to the pot.
  • A squeeze of lemon at the very end cuts through the richness and makes all the flavors pop.
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