MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ Manja/Munja. Version I: (Beef, potato, green beans)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier, while sour cream is often cheaper.

herbs

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

Cut the stewing beef into bite-sized pieces.

Rinse the beef and set it aside.

Peel and cut the russet potatoes into wedges, placing them in a bowl of water to prevent browning.

In a roasting pan, add the stewing beef and season with coarse sea salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika.

Add enough water to cover the beef and potatoes, adjusting as necessary.

Place the potato wedges in the pan, ensuring the tops are exposed to brown.

Drizzle canola oil over the potatoes and season again with salt and paprika.

Cook the dish slowly in the oven until the meat is tender and the potatoes are crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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