Cozido- At Home Recipe- A Taste of Portugal- Portuguese Stew

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive and still flavorful.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a plant-based protein that reduces calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and fiber.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in chicken and smoked sausage; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, and black pepper; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-2 hours until meats are tender.

Add chopped potatoes and carrots; cook for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Stir in chopped cabbage; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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