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beef shank

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

corn on the cob

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is a healthier option, while canned corn is often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat water in a large pot.

Wash the beef shank and add it to the hot water.

Season the beef with salt and cover the pot.

Prepare the vegetables: wash and chop tomatoes, onion, celery, cilantro, and garlic.

Blend the chopped vegetables with cumin and pepper to make a thick sauce.

Once the beef is almost cooked, add the sauce to the pot.

Add yuca to the pot.

Add potatoes and carrots first since they take longer to cook.

Remove yuca if it starts to break apart.

Add the plantains and green beans after the initial vegetables are cooked.

Finally, add cabbage to the pot as it cooks quickly.

Serve with lime juice.

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