Hearty Bratwurst Stew

Ingredients

• 4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 of a head)
• 1 pound smoked bratwurst, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped round red potatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 medium)
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 2 14-ounce cans chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• Shredded Swiss cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine cabbage, bratwurst, potatoes, sweet pepper, and onion. In a large bowl, whisk together broth, mustard, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and celery seed. Pour over all in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. If desired, top each serving with cheese. Makes 6 servings.