Cabbage Stew with Ground Beef

(Kiymali Kapuska)

1/2 head of small white cabbage, the core removed and finely shredded
150 - 200 gr ground beef, medium or regular
1 small onion, sliced
2-3 tbsp rice, rinsed
1 red bell pepper, discard the seeds, diced
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp red pepper paste, hot
~1/3 cup crushed tomato, canned
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
1 or 1 1/2 cup hot water

In a medium sized pot, saute the onion and ground beef until there is no juice in it. Do not over cook the ground beef! Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover the lid and cook for about half an hour at medium heat. Check the water towards the end to see if it is necessary to add more.

Makes 2-3 servings.