I got these cooking recipes from a Lebanese friend! 🔝 My family asks me to cook it every day!

beef or lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than red meat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits at a comparable price.

dried white beans

🥗Healthier: canned white beans

💰Cheaper: dried split peas

Canned beans save time, while split peas are budget-friendly.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter flavor, while canned are cost-effective.

Soak dried white beans in water for at least twelve hours.

Rinse the soaked white beans and remove any debris.

Heat sunflower oil in a large pot.

Add beef meat to the pot and brown it.

Add chopped onion and chili pepper to the pot.

Stir in tomato paste, black pepper, and salt.

Add the soaked white beans to the pot.

Pour in hot water to cover the ingredients.

Simmer the mixture until the beans are tender.

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