Egyptian Spinach Stew with Beef and Rice: Authentic Recipe”

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein while bulgur is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers similar acidity, and vinegar is often cheaper.

Heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp butter in a pot. Add the beef and fry until golden.

Stir in the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add black pepper, paprika, and ground coriander. Mix well.

Pour in the tomato sauce, stir, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Add 2 cups of water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the beef is tender.

Stir in the chopped spinach, fresh coriander, and dill. Season with salt and sugar. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Toss in the chopped red, green, yellow, and orange peppers. Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes.

For the rice, rinse 1.5 cups jasmine rice thoroughly and set aside.

In a non-stick pot, melt 1 tbsp butter and add 1/2 cup vermicelli. Fry until golden brown.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and mix. Drizzle in 1 tbsp oil and season with 1 tsp salt.

Pour in 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

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