5.0 from 6 votes
Carne Guisada
Savor the rich taste of Carne Guisada tonight. This hearty beef stew will chase away the cold in no time!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Return the beef to the pot. Stir in cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Add beef broth and tomato paste, mixing well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour 30 minutes or until the meat is tender. Serve and garnish with cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
820mg
(34%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
304IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.