Latvian Armed Forces Ration Menu 5 Potatoes in Meat Sauce MRE

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while chicken is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Peel and chop potatoes into cubes.

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

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

Stir in ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped carrot and bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.

Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a simmer.

Add the cubed potatoes and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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