Garden in the Kitchen Episode 8

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a common alternative that provides umami flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often cheaper than beef.

basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides a similar texture, while cilantro is often more affordable.

Start the burner on high heat, aiming for 375-400°F.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the 12-inch cast iron skillet and let it heat until smoking.

Season 1 pound of skirt steak with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet in a single layer.

Cook the beef untouched for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Once browned, transfer the beef to a plate.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet along with 1 whole green bell pepper, 1 whole red bell pepper, and 1 whole onion, all chopped.

Sauté the vegetables with the garlic until they soften slightly but still hold their shape, about 3-5 minutes.

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