No Stir Bosnian Pot aka Bosanski Lonac

Name: No Stir Bosnian Pot aka Bosanski Lonac
Ingredients: 1 small cabbage head, cored and coarsley chopped; 1 pound beef or pork stew (best if mixed both); 1 large onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 large potato, diced; 1 large tomato, diced; 2 Bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 cups water, plus more if needed (or beef broth); 2 tablespoons oil; salt and pepper to taste