Belizean Stewed Beef & Okra/Okro

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Prepare premium beef stew by washing it and cutting into smaller pieces if desired.

Make a marinade using cilantro, minced garlic, diced onion, jalapeno peppers, black pepper, and salt.

Pour the marinade over the beef and let it sit for a while (optional).

Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a 6-quart pot over high heat until hot.

Add the marinated beef to the pot and brown on both sides.

Add the remaining marinade to the pot and continue to cook, adding water as needed to prevent burning.

Monitor the beef every 15-20 minutes, adding water to keep it moist.

After about 2.5 hours of cooking, add half a bag of frozen okra to the pot.

Cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until the okra is soft.

Check the beef for tenderness and serve the dish over white rice.

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