Greek Beef Soup Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola is more budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar flavor profile.

cinnamon

💰Cheaper: nutmeg

Nutmeg can be a more affordable spice with a warm flavor.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and chopped celery, cooking until softened.

Add beef and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Incorporate vegetable cube and red hot pepper, stirring to combine.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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