CH’AJCHU, plato tradicional boliviano

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, yams can be cheaper.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is often cheaper.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is higher in protein, frozen peas are often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add beef to boiling water and cook until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Remove beef and let cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.

In the same pot, add diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell peppers, cumin, and paprika to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.

Combine shredded beef, cooked potatoes, corn, and sautéed vegetables in a large bowl.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cilantro to taste.

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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