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flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil use and calories.

Place 1.5 to 2 pounds of flank steak in a pot with water and a little vinegar.

After boiling, drain the water and rinse the steak.

Add enough water to just cover the steak, then add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 small chopped onion, and 6 to 7 crushed garlic cloves.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and juice from 2 yellow lemons to the pot.

Cook under pressure for about 25 minutes on medium heat until the meat is tender.

Once tender, shred the meat and set aside.

In a bowl, mix 6 to 7 cloves of garlic, juice from 2 lemons, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and some black pepper to create a marinade.

Add the shredded meat to the marinade and mix well.

In a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of butter on high heat and add 2 small chopped onions.

Add the marinated meat to the skillet and stir constantly to prevent drying out.

Cook until the meat is browned to your liking, tasting for salt as you go.

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