COUNTRY SIDE BACK YARD COOKING

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner while chicken is often less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Salsa can add flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Marinate the meat with lime juice, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

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

Brown the meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove the meat and set aside; add onions and garlic to the pot.

Sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Return the meat to the pot and add bay leaves and thyme.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-2 hours until meat is tender.

Meanwhile, cook rice or beans according to package instructions.

Serve the meat over rice or alongside beans, garnished with green onions.

Add hot sauce to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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