Puchero recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a healthier protein option, while seitan is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add beef and pork, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in onions and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add chicken to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meats, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, skimming off any foam.

Add potatoes, carrots, and corn, continuing to simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in green beans and tomatoes, cooking for another 15 minutes.

Add chickpeas, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and black pepper, simmering for 10 more minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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