Sucumbé boliviano - Traditional winter cocktail with cinnamon and Singani for the San Juan festival

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits while vegetable oil is more affordable.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: peas

Zucchini is low-calorie, and peas are often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced beef; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices; cook for 3-4 minutes to soften.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and green beans; stir to combine.

Continue simmering for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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