Carbonada - Cocinero Luis

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken offers lower fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthy.

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

Add diced beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside, then add onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.

Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, bay leaves, paprika, and cumin.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, cooking for another 30 minutes.

Incorporate green beans and corn, simmering until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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