Beef and Cabbage Stew

Trying to use the surplus of cabbage from my garden, this hearty stew was delicious even in the hot summertime. Has a sweet-sour flavored broth.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄4 lbs beef stew meat
• 2  yellow onions, sliced
• 2 -3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped with juice
• 2  cups  beef stock or 2  cups beef broth
• 2  cups water
•  salt and pepper
• 2  cups  shredded cabbage
• 1⁄3 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, let the oil get warm.
2. Brown the stew meat on all sides for about 6 minutes.
3. Add in the next 8 ingredients; stir to combine.
4. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
5. ADd in the cabbage and raisins and let simmer, uncovered, for 30 more minutes.