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beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can still provide flavor.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is often cheaper than rice noodles.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while ketchup is often cheaper and available.

Charcoal the onion to give color to the broth.

Charcoal a bit of ginger as well.

In a big pot, add lots of herbs and brisket.

Simmer the broth for at least 6 to 7 hours using good bones.

Use a combination of oxtail, beef fillet, and beef tendons in the broth.

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