Birria de borrego | Brisa colibrí

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa provides more protein while white rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced mutton and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Mix in rinsed rice, cumin, paprika, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas, cilantro, and lime juice.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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