Fried Meat! Cuban Vaca Frita, my mom's recipe

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.

Put the meat in water and bring it to a boil to soften it with onions and give it flavor.

Add chopped green pepper, half an onion, chopped carrot, garlic, and a lot of salt to the boiling water.

Add cumin and a packet of seasoning to the boiling mixture.

Once boiling, remove the meat and shred it by hand.

Sear the shredded meat in a pan with a little oil until crispy, adding salt, garlic powder, and oregano while stirring.

Plate the dish starting with a portion of rice and add the soup with vegetables.

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