PUCHERO Y PIRON PARA ACOMPAÑAR

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while ground turkey is less expensive.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is nutritious, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

In a large pot, add water and bring to the heat.

Cut 1 kg of beef (aguja con hueso) into large pieces and place it directly into the boiling water.

Cut a white onion in half and add it to the pot with the skin on.

Cut 2 ears of corn into thirds and add them to the pot.

Add half a carrot, cut into large pieces, to the pot.

Add 4 medium potatoes whole and cut one large potato in half before adding it to the pot.

Add 1/2 sweet pumpkin (zapallo acaudilla), cut into large triangles, to the pot.

Season with salt to taste, keeping in mind that the broth may become salty as it reduces.

Add a piece of red bell pepper (morrón) for flavor.

Finally, add 3 boniatos (sweet potatoes) to the pot, starting with the vegetables that take longer to cook and finishing with the quicker-cooking ones.

Cooking Techniques

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