Here’s a likely version of the cheap, hearty 4-ingredient spring staple suggested by that headline: ham, potatoes, cabbage, and onion. It’s an old-fashioned combination that makes a filling meal from inexpensive ingredients.
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Grandpa’s 4-Ingredient Ham, Cabbage & Potato Supper
Serves: 4–6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45–60 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) smoked ham or leftover cooked ham, cut into chunks
1½ lb (680 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 small head of cabbage, cut into wedges
1 large onion, sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Put the potatoes and onion into a large pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the ham and cabbage.
Cover and simmer for another 25–35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cabbage is soft.
Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
Serve hot, spooning some of the flavorful cooking broth over everything.
Old-Fashioned Tip
If you have a leftover ham bone, simmer it with the potatoes and cabbage for extra flavor. Serve with cornbread or crusty bread for an inexpensive, filling supper.
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