Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb lean beef stew meat (trimmed of fat), cut in 1-inch pcs
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lrg onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 3/4 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 x bay leaf
  • 1/4 c. white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 sm head red cabbage, cut into 4 wedges
  • 1/4 c. crushed gingersnaps

Method

  • Method
  • Brown meat in oil in a heavy skillet.
  • Remove meat and saute/fry onion in remaining oil till golden brown.
  • Return meat to skillet.
  • Add in water, caraway seeds, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1/4 hrs.
  • Add in vinegar and sugar; stir.
  • Place cabbage on top of meat.
  • Cover and simmer 45 min more.
  • Arrange meat and cabbage on a platter and keep hot.
  • Strain drippings and skim off fat.
  • Add in sufficient water to drippings to yield 1 c. of liquid.
  • Return to skillet with gingersnap crumbs.
  • Cook and stir till thickened and mix boils.
  • Serve with meat and vegetables.