Cooking: Silpancho

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and yams are often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative and barley is often more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based option and egg substitutes can be less expensive.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Peel and slice potatoes into thin rounds.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the potato slices until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove potatoes and drain on paper towels.

In the same pan, sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and green peppers, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro; mix well.

Flatten beef slices using a meat mallet until thin.

Dip beef in soy sauce, then fry in the pan until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Fry eggs in a separate pan until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.

Assemble the dish by placing rice on a plate, topping with beef, potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and a fried egg.

Garnish with sliced avocado and lime wedges.

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