Carne con papas Cubana / Cuban Beef & potato stew #carneconpapacubana

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken and pork are often more affordable and leaner options.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in diced tomatoes, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours until the beef is tender.

Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and peas; stir to combine.

Continue cooking until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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