Traditional Cocido, the most famous dish in Madrid

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while smoked sausage provides a similar flavor.

blood sausage

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Mushrooms add umami without the fat of blood sausage, while ground beef is more economical.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork can be less expensive than beef.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often cheaper than dried chickpeas.

Soak 1 cup chickpeas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Place chickpeas in a large pot with fresh water and bring to a boil.

Add 1 lb beef, 1 lb pork, and 8 oz chorizo to the pot.

Add chopped 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, and 2 bay leaves.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until meat is tender.

Add chopped 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, cabbage) to the pot.

Continue to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are cooked.

In a separate pot, boil cabbage leaves until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meats and vegetables from the pot and set aside.

Strain the broth and reserve for serving.

Slice the meats and arrange with vegetables on a serving platter.

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