Ultimate Portuguese Stew - Cozido Recipe Revealed

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while smoked sausage retains similar flavors.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: thighs

Thighs are typically cheaper and offer more flavor.

Prepare all meats by cutting them into large chunks.

Place beef, pork, and chicken into a large pot.

Add chorizo to the pot with the meats.

Cover the meats with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1-2 hours, skimming off any foam.

Add onions, garlic, and bay leaves to the pot after the initial simmering.

In a separate pot, boil potatoes and carrots until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add cabbage and turnips to the pot with meats after 1 hour of simmering.

Continue to simmer all ingredients together for another 30-45 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Once everything is cooked, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.

Serve meats and vegetables together on a large platter, drizzled with olive oil.

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