CARNE DESMENUZADA // Shredded Beef - Popular Nicaraguan Dish

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef reduces fat content, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lower-calorie option, while water with seasoning cuts costs.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, and potato; sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken-flavored bouillon, salt, and pepper; cook for a few minutes.

Add beef to the pot, browning on all sides.

Pour in hot water; bring to a simmer and cover.

Cook until beef is tender, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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