machanka

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

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

Add diced pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions and grated carrots, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat and vegetables, adding bay leaves and thyme.

Season with salt and black pepper, then bring to a boil.

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

Add diced potatoes and continue to simmer until they are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Stir in paprika and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until well combined.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

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