ASADO A LA OLLA

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still flavorful.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth is generally less expensive.

Remove the membrane from the beef ribs.

Season the beef with salt.

Heat water in a pressure cooker until boiling.

Add the beef to the boiling water to seal in the flavors.

Add cumin, bay leaves, ginger, and garlic to the pot.

Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes once pressure is reached.

After 30 minutes, release the pressure and check the beef for tenderness.

Remove the beef from the pot and let it rest.

Save the broth for later use or to make a soup.

Prepare chimichurri by hydrating oregano in hot water.

Finely chop parsley and cilantro.

Macerate 3 cloves of garlic with salt in a mortar.

Add vinegar and vegetable oil to the garlic mixture.

Mix in paprika and adjust seasoning as needed.

Heat a skillet and add lard or vegetable oil.

Add the beef to the hot skillet with some soy sauce and broth.

Season with paprika, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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