In the Kitchen LIVE! with Giancarlo Valera from Tanta

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are more affordable.

aji amarillo

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor, while jalapeño adds heat.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yuca

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yuca is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic, cooking until tomatoes break down, about 3 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, stirring to combine.

Add chopped cilantro and season with black pepper and salt to taste.

In a separate pot, boil potatoes until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain potatoes and fry in oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice with fried potatoes on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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