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carne seca

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef provides a similar texture with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini is more affordable and has a similar texture.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a different but pleasant flavor.

Soak carne seca in water overnight to remove excess salt.

Drain and rinse carne seca, then cut into pieces.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add carne seca to the pot; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, red bell pepper, and carrot; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add pumpkin cubes, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.

Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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