Stew with Pickled Cucumbers and Meat - English Subtitles

meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant

Add diced meat and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Incorporate sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes

Pour in water and bring to a boil

Add diced potatoes, bay leaves, and black pepper

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender

Stir in chopped pickled cucumbers and dill, cooking for an additional 10 minutes

Season with salt to taste

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream

Cooking Techniques

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