Chu Yappa/ Beef stew

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

meat or fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: legumes

Tofu provides protein while being more affordable.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: basic seasoning

Herbs add flavor without extra cost.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: leafy greens

💰Cheaper: seasonal vegetables

Seasonal vegetables are often cheaper and fresher.

Salt the beef and set it aside.

Blend onions, bell peppers, spring onions, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper together.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot.

Add the salted beef to the pot and cover to let it release its juices.

Wait until the beef is golden brown and all juices have evaporated.

Add water to the pot and cover to cook the beef until 80% done, repeating as necessary.

Add tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes.

Add the blended ingredients and bay leaves, frying until there is no water left.

Add vegetables and water to cook them until soft.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste as it boils.

Add elbow macaroni and let it simmer until done.

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