Grandmas Visit, Albanian Countryside Cooking Magic Revealed 👵✨🔥

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola is budget-friendly.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in diced tomatoes and red wine; stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours, until lamb is tender.

Add chopped cabbage and parsley; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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