Afghan Beef Ghorma - Afghan Beef Stew Recipe - A Cold Weather Favorite

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lamb

Chicken is leaner while lamb is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

cumin

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic flavor at a lower cost.

Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the Instant Pot.

Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Add 4 cloves of chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add the spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt (1 teaspoon).

Add the cut beef and stir to coat with the spices, onions, and garlic.

Add potatoes (as many as the beef) to the pot.

Add a beef flavored bouillon cube and hot water to cover the ingredients.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to meat stew mode for 30 minutes.

Once done, check the tenderness of the beef and potatoes.

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