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beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery in butter until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually add beef stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Add diced beef, potatoes, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Skim any foam that rises to the surface during cooking.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Stir in lemon juice just before serving.

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