Picadillo de Vainica Cooking Demo

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

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

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots; stir well to combine.

Pour in tomato sauce and season with cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix thoroughly.

Add chopped green beans; cover and cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; add a splash of water if necessary.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add more salt or pepper if desired.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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