Szekley Gulyas (Goulash with Sauerkraut and Pork)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without altering the dish significantly.

Heat 1/3 cup of cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add 1 pound of pork and brown for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper while browning the pork.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, checking occasionally to prevent burning.

Add 3 cups of sauerkraut and mix well.

Cover again and let it cook for another 45 minutes to an hour until both the pork and sauerkraut are tender.

Dilute 2 tablespoons of sour cream with a little warm water and stir it into the dish just before serving.

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