Belizean Stewed Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the flavor of bay leaves.

Cut excess fat from the beef and place it in a bowl.

Squeeze juice from half a lemon over the beef and wash it off in the sink.

Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and ricado.

Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a pot.

Add the seasoned beef to the pot and brown on all sides.

Add water a little at a time to quiet the pot while cooking the beef for about 2 hours.

After about 1.5 hours, add a whole onion and a bunch of cilantro to the pot.

Decide to add 3 large potatoes cut into chunks and throw them in the pot.

Cooking Techniques

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