Breakfast: ፓኒኖ እንቋቁሖ (egg sandwich)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more accessible and last longer.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Season the mixture with spices, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs if using.

Slice the bread open and layer the beef mixture inside.

Add cheese on top of the beef mixture.

Grill the sandwich on a panini press or skillet until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Cooking Techniques

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