Delicious Zimbabwean Beef and Covo Recipe | Easy & Tasty Traditional Dish!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

covo

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and kale is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is cost-effective.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine, and cook until softened.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until beef is tender.

Add chopped covo and sliced carrots; cook until greens are wilted.

Stir in bell peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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