BISTEC DE HIGADO

beef liver

🥗Healthier: chicken liver

💰Cheaper: pork liver

Chicken liver is leaner and lower in cholesterol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas offer creaminess at a lower price.

Cut the red onion into thin strips.

Cut the green peppers in the same way as the onion.

Clean the pork liver thoroughly by removing the outer layer.

Slice the liver into even steaks.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add the liver steaks to the hot skillet and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook the liver steaks, flipping them to season both sides.

Remove the liver steaks from the skillet once cooked.

In the same skillet, add garlic paste and sauté.

Add the sliced red onion and sauté until well cooked.

Add the sliced green peppers and season with salt, black pepper, and cumin; mix well.

Add a splash of water or chicken broth to the skillet to incorporate the flavors.

Return the liver steaks to the skillet and finish cooking in the sauce.

Cover the liver steaks in the sauce to enhance flavor.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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