Kielbasa Stew

So here is an easy to make stew that will win over friends and family. It has quickly become one of my family's favorites. My dad always complains if I make it and don't invite my parents over for dinner. Or at least save him some leftovers. This will make between 4-6 servings depending on how hungry you are. Here's what you'll need for the stew:

• 1 pound kielbasa sausage (any kind you want) cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 large can tomato puree
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 cup diced green pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (optional)

So most of the work with this dish  is just the prep work. Once you get cooking it's mostly just waiting. Just as a note you can sue whatever vegetables you want. These simply work for me. As for the Kielbasa you can use whatever kind you want. I've started using smoked chicken kielbasa myself to cut some of the fat. But it's up to you whatever kind you want to use. Now as for the dish itself first you'll want to cup up the onion, bell pepper, and cabbage to get them ready. Measure out the spices, use whatever you personally enjoy, into a small bowl. Once everything is ready get a large stockpot or large sautee' pan out and warm it up over med-high heat. Add the butter and once it melts add the kielbasa and bean sprouts. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes and then add the pepper and onions. Let it all go for another 5 minutes or so stirring occasionally. Then just add the spices and the broth, tomato puree, and water. Stir it all together and bring the mixture to a boil. Then add the cabbage to the mix. Stir it up some. The cabbage won't all be covered by the liquid but that's ok. Just cover the pot/pan and drop the heat. Let it all simmer for 40-45 minutes. Give it a stir every 15 minutes or so. Once it's done simply uncover it, slowly stir in the sour cream before serving, and ladle it into some bowels. I suggest serving it with some nice bread to sop up the juices.