Goveja in zeljna juha

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often cheaper than beef.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while green cabbage is typically less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more vitamins, while yams can be less costly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add chopped onions and garlic to the pot.

Sauté onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Return the beef to the pot; add chopped cabbage, bay leaves, and thyme.

Pour in water until ingredients are covered; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Stir in smoked paprika and vinegar; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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