How to Cook Brazilian Food

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat and calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive and still flavorful.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a plant-based protein that reduces calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and fiber.

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

Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add beef and sausages; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chicken pieces; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, and bay leaves; mix well.

Pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1-2 hours until meats are tender.

Stir in chopped cabbage and plantains; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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