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beef trotters

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Chicken feet provide a similar texture, while pork trotters are often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity, while vinegar can be a cost-effective substitute.

Clean the beef trotters thoroughly under cold water, ensuring they are white and free of hair.

Soak the trotters in water to release any fat or oil, then rinse them again.

Place the trotters in boiling water for a quick pre-cook to reduce strong flavors, then remove and rinse again.

In a clean pot, heat oil and add chopped onions, garlic, and green bell peppers, sautéing until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and mix well, cooking until they start to soften.

Stir in colorau, salt, black pepper, and chili pepper, mixing everything together.

Pour in enough hot water to cover the trotters and bring to a boil.

Add a beef broth cube for flavor and stir well.

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 3 hours and 30 minutes until the trotters are tender.

If using a pressure cooker, transfer the mixture and cook under pressure to save time.

Check seasoning and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

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