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red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while beef broth keeps the stew rich.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while seasoned water can be a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive 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 cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed lamb and beef, browning on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

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

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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