Joey Grey Traditional Romany Stew | Gypsy Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less costly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor, while yams are budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped bacon and sliced sausages; cook until browned.

Add sliced potatoes, tinned tomatoes, and beef Oxo cubes; stir well.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; bring to a simmer.

Add paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

Cover and reduce heat; let stew simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

If using, add sliced carrots and bell peppers in the last 15 minutes of cooking.

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