Carne con Papas- One of the most comforting Cuban dishes ever!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken and pork are often more affordable and leaner options.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

Heat olive oil in a large pan until smoking.

Season the Angus chuck beef with salt and black pepper.

Sear the beef in the hot pan until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and orange bell pepper to the pan; sauté until softened.

Add garlic and sauté until golden.

Pour in dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Add crushed tomatoes and return the beef to the pan.

Pour in beef broth until the beef is almost covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until the beef is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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