Carbonada de Vacuno! (Chilean Beef Stew!)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth can reduce calories and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is more budget-friendly.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is nutritious, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

Heat a pot without oil and add the bones to brown them.

Add ground beef and stir.

Add minced garlic, vegetable bouillon, salt, and oregano; stir well.

Pour in boiled water and let it cook for 15 minutes.

Add ground cumin and chopped vegetables (bell pepper, onion, green onion).

Add diced potatoes and zucchini, and stir everything together.

Add the mixed vegetables and washed rice, stir again.

Let it cook for around 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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