Chilean Week: Cooking Cazuela

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey reduces fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, and frozen veggies are often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beef or chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin; cook for 15 minutes.

Stir in corn and cook until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot with a side of rice.

Cooking Techniques

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