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chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are less expensive than whole chicken.

avocado

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Cucumber is a more affordable option that adds crunch.

corn

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Frozen corn is often cheaper than fresh corn.

lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Lemon is a common substitute for lime in many dishes.

Heat a pot and add a drop of oil.

Add chopped onion and celery to the pot, stirring constantly until softened.

Add beef to the pot and season with a little salt.

Have a separate pot with hot water ready.

Add hot water to the pot with beef and vegetables.

Add the bundle of herbs (hierbabuena, parsley, oregano) to the pot and let it boil for about 30 minutes.

Remove the herb bundle after 30 minutes to prevent it from releasing too many leaves.

Check the beef; if it's still tough, let it cook for another 30 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal to the pot to thicken the broth.

Stir the oatmeal in and cover the pot.

After a few minutes, add 200 grams of rice to the pot and cover again.

After 20 minutes, add chopped potatoes and a little oregano.

Cook for another 15-20 minutes until everything is tender and the broth is ready.

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