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flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and affordable.

fried plantains

🥗Healthier: baked plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Baked plantains reduce oil use and calories.

Marinate flank steak in lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and bay leaves for at least 2 hours.

Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.

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

Sear the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove steak from skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before shredding.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add shredded steak back to the skillet with cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Serve with rice, black beans, and fried plantains, garnished with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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