Virtual International Coffee Hour (featuring Bistec Picado from Panama)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often less costly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be more affordable.

Introduce the dish Bistec Picado and its cultural significance.

Present the ingredients laid out for the recipe.

Marinate the beef shoulder steak in olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain using a sharp knife.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Stir-fry the marinated beef in the pan until browned.

Add minced garlic and optional celery to the pan and stir.

Incorporate chopped onions and bell peppers into the pan and cook until softened.

Add cubed tomatoes to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or tomato sauce as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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