One Pot Hearty Stews

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic wine has fewer calories, while grape juice is budget-friendly.

In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Sear chicken legs in the pan until crispy on both sides.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In a pot, combine tomato sauce and fresh tomatoes, simmering lightly.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic and diced onions to the pot, stirring to combine.

Zest an orange into the pot, adding about 1/4 teaspoon of zest.

Add 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Mix 2 cups of water with 1/2 cup of white wine and a chicken bouillon cube, then add to the pot.

Let the mixture simmer to cook down the alcohol and meld flavors.

Add black olives to the pot.

Return the seared chicken to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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