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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring well to coat the meat and vegetables.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Add diced potatoes and bay leaves, cooking for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding chili peppers for heat if desired.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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