Beef, Carrots, Peas, and Tomato sauce Egyptian Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality.

cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Allspice can mimic the warmth of cinnamon.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.

Add green bell peppers and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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