SUNDAY COOKING IN SAMOA | BEEF SOUP, LUAU, ROAST LAMB AND TURKEY TAIL & CHICKEN CURRY | EPISODE 44

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and flavorful.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley is widely available and adds freshness.

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 ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, carrots, and green bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves, black pepper, and salt.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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