HOW TO MAKE STEWED BEEF WITH PIGEON PEAS AKA CONGO or GUNGO NAN'S GLOBAL KITCHEN ASMR RECIPE #105

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while chicken is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its monounsaturated fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a cost-effective substitute.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Green peas provide similar texture and flavor, while canned peas are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.

Stir in pigeon peas and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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