Granny Project Session 2! Tajadas with Ground Beef from Honduras

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

Wash the ground beef with hot water to remove the blood smell.

Prepare a sauce by blending green chili, tomato, onion, and garlic.

Add chicken broth and seasonings to the ground beef while cooking.

Cook the ground beef until browned, stirring to prevent sticking.

Cut the green plantains diagonally after trimming the ends.

Soak the plantains in water to prevent browning before frying.

Heat vegetable oil until it bubbles, indicating it's ready for frying.

Fry the plantain slices until they turn yellow and golden brown.

Drain the fried plantains on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve the fried plantains topped with the ground beef mixture and garnish with lime and salt.

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