PORTUGUESE STEW STEAK

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken reduces fat content and pork is usually less expensive.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage has less fat while smoked sausage is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, vinegar is a cost-effective acid.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier and canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic paste; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced red pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add cubed beef steak and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in ground black pepper, sea salt, and chili flakes to taste.

Add tomato paste and vinegar; stir to combine.

If using, add chopped tomato and stir.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise until meat is tender.

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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