Bistec a lo Pobre [Poor Man's Steak] and "Banana Republics" - Poor Man's Foods: Peru

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is leaner and pork is often less expensive than beef.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein while being lower in cholesterol.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes have more nutrients, while frozen fries are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

For chimichurri: Finely chop parsley and garlic in a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lime, chilli flakes and salt and pepper, mix them.

Fry potato slices in oil until golden and crispy.

In the same skillet, fry banana slices until caramelized.

Season steaks with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook steaks to desired doneness.

Fry eggs.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Serve steaks with a scoop of rice, fried potatoes, bananas, chimichurri, and top with a fried egg.

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