Guisado de Papa con Chicharon en Salsa Roja

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and chickpeas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and can be healthier.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be made from scraps.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and yams are often cheaper.

In a pot, heat some oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the cubed pork and cook until browned.

In a blender, combine the red tomatoes, ancho chile, dried tree chiles, ground cumin, and seasoning mix. Blend until smooth.

Pour the blended sauce into the pot with the pork, and add the chicken broth and water. Stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer and cook until the pork is tender.

Add the chicharron and cook for a few more minutes.

Serve hot with freshly made black beans and corn tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

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