FOOD | Tshotlho a classic cuisine for meat lovers

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more economical.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable stock is lighter, and water with seasonings is cost-effective.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra cost.

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

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; stir to coat the meat.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and green peppers; mix well.

Pour in beef stock and add bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Add diced tomatoes and season with salt; cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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