Eritreansk mat. Ris och gryta

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne provides heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is often cheaper.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a more common herb that can substitute in flavor.

Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

Add rice to the boiling water and cook until tender.

In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Mix in berbere spice, salt, and black pepper; cook for a few minutes.

Add beef to the pot and brown on all sides.

Pour in water to cover the beef; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for an additional time.

Serve rice topped with the stew and garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

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