Beef And Chinese Cabbage Soup Food

NORTHERN CHINESE SOUR CABBAGE STEW WITH GLASS NOODLES

Steps:

• Start by prepping the pork. In a medium thick-bottomed pot, add the water, whole pork belly (or ribs), Shaoxing wine, ginger, scallions, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium/low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• If using pork belly, remove it from the pot to let it cool, and save the stock. If substituting pork ribs, don't remove them from the stock. Just turn off the heat and let them continue "cooking" in the hot broth while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• Make the dipping sauce by combining the minced garlic, light soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Slice the sour cabbage about ¼" (0.6 cm) thick, transfer to a large metal bowl, and fill with fresh water. Agitate the vegetables in the water with your hands a bit, drain, and thoroughly squeeze out any remaining water from the cabbage. This quick rinse will soften the saltiness and sourness of the cabbage. Set aside.
• Once the pork belly is warm to the touch (not hot), slice it into 1/4" (0.6 cm) slices. Set aside.
• In a thick-bottomed, relatively shallow pot (a clay pot, stone pot, or cast iron dutch oven is ideal for retaining heat while eating), heat the vegetable oil, and add the ginger, julienned scallion whites, and the sour cabbage. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until any liquid has evaporated.
• Strain the liquid used to boil the pork into the pot. Stir in the oyster sauce and chicken stock (optional if you like a more broth-like consistency), and then add the sliced pork belly (or ribs). Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes over medium low heat.
• Add the glass noodles, stir, and cover again. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or according to the package instructions.
• Finally, stir in the white pepper and salt to taste. Top with the chopped green parts of the scallions, and serve immediately with the dipping sauce for the pork and the steamed rice.

BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot or dutch oven, add the ground beef and brown. Add the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, kidney beans, broth, and Italian seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for an hour. Garnish with parsley if desired.

CABBAGE AND BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients except parsley. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Garnish with parsley.

HEARTY CABBAGE, BEEF, AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Combine broth, carrots, celery, and lentils in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Add cabbage, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked thoroughly, about 45 minutes.
• While soup is simmering, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat from the skillet; add contents to the soup. Serve.

BEEF AND CHINESE CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Boil water. Cut cabbage into shreds and add to boiling water. Add salt and MSG. Boil for 10 minutes.
• Mix beef with light soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and sherry. Add meat mixture and boil for 2 more minutes. Serve hot.

HEARTY CABBAGE & BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown beef, drain.
• Add all remaining ingredients except parsley.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• Garnish with parsley.
• *I substitute the celery, tomatoes, and water with a one quart jar of my stewed tomatoes and one jar of water.

CABBAGE AND BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot or dutch oven, brown beef and onion.
• Add all ingredients except parsley.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• You may add extra water if you like a thinner soup.
• Garnish with parsley to serve.

CABBAGE BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until beef is well browned and crumbled. Drain fat, and transfer beef to a slow cooker. Add cabbage, kidney beans, water, tomato sauce, bouillon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to dissolve bouillon, and cover.
• Cook on high setting for 4 hours, or on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. Stir occasionally. Enjoy!