Vaca frita

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.

Boil the flank steak for 20 minutes.

Shred the boiled flank steak after it cools.

Sauté chopped green and orange bell peppers and onion in vegetable oil for a few minutes.

Add shredded steak to the skillet with cumin and black pepper; mix well.

Add more lime juice and vegetable oil to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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