Best Lebanese recipe - Sawdeh (Chicken livers) healthy, quick and easy recipe!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces fat content.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and healthy fats.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh twist while dried parsley is more economical.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add water and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Stir in okra and chickpeas; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until okra is tender.

Adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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