Magangni Sauce with Ground Beef - Sauce Magangni à la Viande Hachée

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

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

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and chopped bell pepper, stirring to combine.

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

Add bay leaves, thyme, and parsley, mixing well.

Pour in water to cover the mixture, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add diced carrots and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Stir in lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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