Braised Cabbage With Potatoes Chili (Printable Version)

Tender cabbage and potatoes with gentle chili warmth—cozy comfort in every bite. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

# What You 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 tsp chili flakes
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika, optional
07 - 1 bay leaf
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Liquids & Fats

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

→ Garnish

12 - Chopped fresh parsley, optional
13 - Lemon wedges, optional

# How to Make It:

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, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and sliced chili, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the potato chunks and stir continuously for 3 minutes to coat evenly with the fat.
05 - Add the sliced cabbage, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir to combine all ingredients.
06 - Pour in the vegetable broth, stir well, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and cabbage are meltingly soft and most liquid is absorbed.
08 - Taste the braised mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
09 - Remove the bay leaf and transfer to serving vessels. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble cabbage and potatoes into something silky and satisfying, the kind of meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
  • The gentle heat from the chili wakes everything up without overpowering the sweetness of the vegetables.
  • It comes together in one pot with ingredients you probably already have, and somehow tastes better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring occasionally during the braise, especially near the end, or the bottom can stick and scorch if the liquid cooks down too much.
  • If your cabbage releases a lot of water and the dish looks soupy, just uncover the pot for the last 5 minutes and let some of that liquid bubble off.
03 -
  • Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid so the steam stays in and the vegetables braise evenly without drying out.
  • Taste your broth before adding it, if it's salty, go easy on the salt at first and adjust at the end so you don't overdo it.
  • Let the dish rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving, it gives the flavors a chance to settle and makes the first bite even better.
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