Colombian Beef Stew With Tomato Sauce / Estofado de Res / English Closed Captions

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

Season 2 pounds of cubed beef with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the beef and mix well.

Heat oil in a hot pan and add 1 cup of chopped onions; cook until softened.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir for about 30-45 seconds.

Add the seasoned beef to the pan and sear until it starts to get color.

Pour in 1 14-ounce can of tomato sauce and add 2 bay leaves.

Add 4 cups of beef stock and bring to a boil, removing any foam that forms on top.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beef starts to become tender.

Add 2 cups of potatoes and 2 cups of carrots; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, checking occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and any excess fat before serving.

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