Menudillo | Ground Pork Menudo | Pork Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is often more affordable.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is a plant-based option, while egg substitute can be less expensive.

Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add ground pork; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Stir in tomato paste or tomato sauce; mix well and cook for a few minutes.

Add diced potatoes and carrots; stir to combine.

Pour in water until ingredients are just covered; add bay leaves and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Add diced bell pepper; cook for an additional few minutes.

Season with salt to taste; remove bay leaves before serving.

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