Easy CARNE CON PAPAS Recipe (Mexican Beef and Potato Stew)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken and pork are often more affordable and leaner options.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

Introduce the dish and mention that it's a family favorite.

State the ingredients: 1.5 pounds of sirloin beef, 2 russet potatoes, half an onion, a third of a green bell pepper, 1 roma tomato, 1 bay leaf, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, and enough chicken broth to cover the dish.

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

Add the cubed sirloin beef to the hot pan and sear until browned, adjusting the heat as necessary.

Add chopped onions when the meat starts to brown, then add bell peppers and tomatoes.

Sauté the mixture briefly before adding tomato sauce and 3 cups of chicken broth until the ingredients are covered.

Season with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic) and add the bay leaf, using half if it's large.

Cover the pot and cook on high heat for about 20 minutes, then adjust to a simmer to blend flavors.

Check the simmering process, ensuring it’s not boiling too fast to preserve flavor.

After cooking, add 1 tablespoon of flour mixed with cold water to thicken the broth, stirring until well combined.

Smash the potatoes to check for doneness and serve hot.

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