CARNE GUISADO & SMOKED CORN / 1930's El Salvador SPECIAL VERSION (plus Beef Enchiladas)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, and yams can be less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced beef, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Add bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, oregano, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves and lime juice; cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional lime juice if needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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