Cuban Carne con Papa - Cooked by Julie episode 275

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

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

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add diced onions and bell peppers to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Return beef to the pot and pour in enough water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 hours.

Peel and chop potatoes into chunks; add to the pot after 1.5 hours of cooking.

Stir in vinegar and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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