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title: Canh Cải Bò Bằm (Ground Beef and Cabbage Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/canh-cai-bo-bam-ground-beef-cabbage-soup
---

Gather @black pepper{0.5%tsp}.

Mix the @ground beef{400%g} with half the @shallot{2}, half the @garlic{2%clove} and a pinch of pepper, then roll into loose meatballs about the size of a marble.

Bring the @water{1.2%l} to a boil with the remaining shallot and garlic.

Drop in the meatballs a few at a time and simmer 5 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises. ~{5%minutes}

Add the @carrot{1} and simmer 5 minutes until just tender. ~{5%minutes}

Add the @cabbage{400%g} and @fish sauce{2%tbsp} and cook 3–4 minutes until the cabbage wilts but still has a little bite. ~{4%minutes}

Season with the remaining pepper, ladle into bowls and scatter with @spring onion{2}.