I Cooked My Childhood Dish Without Kitchen in Mountains

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cubed beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add beef broth, tomato paste, water, and seasonings; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add corn and peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking; stir well.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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