Reader Recipe (Lydia's Hamburger Helper)

Larissa, this recipe is one of my favorites and one my friends also enjoy, mainly because its a great way to be slightly gourmet with really cheap ingredients, and the variations are plenty depending on whats in the fridge.

Lydia's Hamburger Helper

1 lb Ground beef
1 Head of Cabbage
1 Large Onion
2 Cloves garlic
1 Hot pepper
2 T Cumin
1 t Coriander
2 T Olive Oil
2 t Salt
1 t Black pepper


In a wok heat the olive oil, add the cumin, coriander, onion, garlic, hot pepper, salt and pepper, cook until the onion is translucent. Add meat and slightly brown, add chopped cabbage and a bit of water to help cook it down. Put the lid on and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes until cabbage is fully cooked and all the flavors are well meshed. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve over rice.

I discovered this dish from my mom and have made many different variations, its sort of a hamburger curry, great dish for a budget!!

Submitted by: Lydia S