"¡Descubre el Sabor ! Cómo Preparar Seco de Carne Ecuatoriano "

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper provides sweetness and color.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor.

Start by seasoning the beef pieces with ground black pepper and salt to taste.

Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker until very hot.

Sear the beef pieces on both sides until browned and delicious, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add one tablespoon of achiote paste in oil for color.

Sauté finely chopped red onion and green bell pepper for a couple of minutes.

Season with half a tablespoon of garlic paste, ground cumin, and more black pepper to taste.

Continue sautéing for a few more minutes until everything is well integrated.

Add one large ripe blended tomato and three tablespoons of tomato paste to the mixture.

Incorporate the seared beef pieces back into the pot.

Add enough water to start the cooking process.

Add a sprig of cilantro for flavor.

Cover and cook for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, check the beef; it should be tender and easily break apart.

Remove the cilantro sprig and adjust salt to taste.

Add chopped fresh cilantro for a touch of freshness and mix well.

Serve with rice, salad, avocado, and fried plantain.

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