Quick & Quirky: Spanish-Style Ground Beef Recipe for Busy Days

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are usually cheaper.

raisin

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar

Dried cranberries add sweetness without using sugar.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu can mimic the texture of eggs, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and bay leaf; mix well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add chopped green olives and raisins; stir to combine.

Drizzle with vinegar; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking Techniques

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