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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano is a common herb that can substitute bay leaves.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for another 5 minutes.

Mix in diced tomatoes and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in red wine and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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