Hilopites with Beef and Vegetables (Like A Warm Hug On A Winter's Night)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

hilopites pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while regular pasta is widely available.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, and ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Cut flank steak into small bite-sized pieces.

Heat 1/4 to 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large pot until sizzling.

Add beef to the pot and season with salt and black pepper; cook until browned.

Chop and add onion to the pot; sauté until softened.

Stir in about 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 clove of garlic.

Add chopped carrot to the mixture and stir.

Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, add 1 to 1.5 cups of frozen peas and stir.

Add additional water if needed to prevent sticking, about 2 cups.

Add hilopites pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.

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