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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

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 cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Mix in diced carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers, stirring to combine

Add chopped tomatoes, black pepper, cumin, and salt, mixing well

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours

Add bay leaves and chili pepper, continuing to simmer for another 30 minutes

Check for tenderness of the meat and adjust seasoning if needed

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving

Serve hot with bread or rice

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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